Inside its prismatic exterior and cloaked in a transparent, double-wall facade that addresses acoustic isolation, thermal insulation, and control of available daylight within the building, the Jaqua Center provides a direct connection from the inside to the outdoors. The high performance facade is composed of multiple layers of glass, steel, screens and operable shades to control the indoor environment. A large atrium pulls even more daylight into the interior spaces. A body of water around half the building provides further connection to the environment, and a bioswale collects and processes storm water. Energy modeling, monitoring and high performance heating and ventilation systems also help further reduce energy use inside the building.
Source: www.inhabitat.com

Taken with Nikon D300; Lens, 18-55; long exposure (20 seconds); HDR processed in Photomatix (3 exposures (+1/-1)