The Senedd (or, the Senate, in English) is an earth-friendly waterfront building in Cardiff, Wales. Designed by the Richard Rogers Partnership and built by Taylor Woodrow, the Senedd is constructed with Welsh slate and oak. Light and air enters the debating chamber from a funnel on the roof. Water collected on the roof is used for toilets and cleaning. An energy-efficient Earth Heat Exchange system helps maintain comfortable temperatures inside.
The Senedd, National Assembly for Wales
Richard Rogers Partnership, Architects
By Jackie Craven, About.com Guide
Home of the National Assembly for Wales, the Senedd is designed to suggest transparency. Find facts below.
National Assembly for Wales by Richard Rogers Partnership, 1998-2005.
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