Iwatani Corporation Kobe Training Center

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    ©YOSHIHIRO ASADA/ViBRAphoto

  • ©YOSHIHIRO ASADA/ViBRAphoto

    ©YOSHIHIRO ASADA/ViBRAphoto

Located on Port Island in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, this training facility serves as a hub for disseminating hydrogen energy technologies. The building features a hybrid structure combining timber and steel, incorporating the fire resistant timber system “O·MegaWood,” which contributes to carbon fixation. It also utilizes environmentally conscious energy systems, including pure hydrogen fuel cells, carbon offset LP gas, and solar power, resulting in a highly sustainable building.

Facility type Educational
Location Hyogo, Japan
Client Iwatani Corporation
Design Obayashi Corporation
Completion October, 2024

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