Biosphere 3: An example of Yantian's zero-carbon practices

EDITOR’S NOTE:

Shenzhen is composed of nine administrative districts, one new area, and the Shenshan Special Cooperation Zone in Shanwei. While all 11 areas share Shenzhen’s defining spirit of innovation, each has its own unique characteristics. This page focuses on a latest eco-development effort of Yantian District, a dynamic area renowned for the bustling Yantian Port, one of the world’s busiest container terminals. The district is also famous for scenic coastal areas like Dameisha Beach and Xiaomeisha Beach, making it a popular tourist destination.

Established by Wang Shi, founder of Vanke and a visionary in the green transformation of real estate, Biosphere 3 is a service and solution platform that brings together technologies and resources to offer comprehensive low-carbon solutions for buildings, parks, and communities.

Officially called Biosphere 3, Dameisha Vanke Center Carbon-Neutral Park, it stands as a tangible example of innovative energy-saving technologies and eco-friendly management strategies that can be implemented elsewhere.

Previously know as Dameisha Vanke Center, Biosphere 3 stands where the former headquarters of Vanke Group was located.

A view of Yantian District. File photos

The center, with a total construction area of 122,060 square meters, was designed by world renowned architect Steven Holl and completed in September 2009. It started to undergo renovation in 2022, and the first phase of the renovation project opened in the same year. It became the first LEED NC Platinum level commercial office building in China.

A corner of Biosphere 3.

Biosphere 3 has also obtained LEED OM Platinum Certification and LEED Net Zero Waste Certification. It has also been selected as a case of exemplary sustainable development on multiple occasions.