The Beacon — The Tower at PNC Plaza
The Beacon, a 30-foot lobby data sculpture visualizing the building's real-time energy, water, and recycling performance, opened with The Tower at PNC Plaza in Pittsburgh in October 2015; designed by ESI Design with technical consulting by AV&C.
| Venue | The Tower at PNC Plaza |
|---|---|
| Project type | Installation |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2015 |
| Technologies | data visualization, building sensor integration |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ESI Design | Media Design & Software | Design of the 30-foot data sculpture |
| AV&C | Technical Consulting / Owner's Representation | Technical and design consulting |
Sources
- https://www.av-controls.com/pnc-tower
- https://slate.com/human-interest/2015/10/esi-designs-the-beacon-in-pittsburghs-pnc-plaza-is-a-data-driven-light-sculpture-that-broadcasts-the-buildings-energy-use.html
- https://nextpittsburgh.com/city-design/the-tower-at-pnc-plaza-opens-as-the-greenest-office-building-in-the-world/