Echo stands as an innovative, energy-generating interfaculty building equipped with a diverse range of teaching spaces tailored to accommodate the university’s varied teaching methods and learning preferences. As the pinnacle of sustainability at TU Delft, Echo is crucial in advancing the university’s goal of achieving a fully sustainable campus by 2030.
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Echo was conceived through a collaborative effort between UNStudio, Arup, and BBN, primarily focusing on accommodating various educational approaches and user well-being within an energy-generating structure.

This sustainable campus building prioritizes the health of both individuals and the environment. It boasts 1200 solar panels, intelligent systems, robust insulation, and a heat and cold storage system. It ensures that Echo generates surplus energy beyond its daily operational needs, encompassing user-related energy consumption, including electricity for devices, lighting, and catering. Furthermore, approximately 90% of the building’s furniture has been sourced from reused materials, further enhancing its sustainability. © Eva Bloem
Echo’s Design Concept
Transparency was a fundamental element in shaping Echo’s design. It serves a dual purpose by allowing ample natural light to penetrate the building, contributing to the well-being of its occupants and diminishing the requirement for artificial lighting. Simultaneously, it fosters a visual link to the broader campus and the su...