The sustainable development has already become one of the main themes all around the world. More and more people have started to change their lifestyles for us and even for our sons. To meet the requirements of sustainable development, we should construct more eco-friendly buildings and encourage eco-industry.
Following 12 giant environment-friendly architectural designs may inspire you.
1. Dubai's solar-powered vertical village
Amazing land Dubai has already constructed a series of architectural miracles, such as the latest Burj Dubai. Except for sand and oil, what kind of other resources does Dubai own? The answer is enough solar energy.
Graft Lab's Vertical Village makes full use of this plentiful resource with a surface that is angled specifically with solar energy collection.
The cluster of mixed-use buildings includes solar collectors on the south end that automatically pivot for maximum exposure.
Graft Lab's Vertical Village makes full use of this plentiful resource with a surface that is angled specifically with solar energy collection.
The cluster of mixed-use buildings includes solar collectors on the south end that automatically pivot for maximum exposure.
2. Spain's bubble-shaped freshwater factory
Spain's bubble-shaped freshwater factory (Photo Source: CRIOnline.com)
This freshwater factory is comprised of a series of biospheres stacked on top of each other. From outside, it looks like soap bubbles. The glass domes of this eccentric tower play a vital role: filtering seawater into freshwater through mangrove trees, which draw in saltwater and perspire freshwater.
Once the mangroves release this precious substance, it evaporates and condenses into dew which collects in freshwater tanks.
This freshwater factory is comprised of a series of biospheres stacked on top of each other. From outside, it looks like soap bubbles. The glass domes of this eccentric tower play a vital role: filtering seawater into freshwater through mangrove trees, which draw in saltwater and perspire freshwater.
Once the mangroves release this precious substance, it evaporates and condenses into dew which collects in freshwater tanks.
3. One &Ortakoy, Istanbul
This multifunctional architectural complex, named "One &Ortakoy", is located in Istanbul of Turkey. Its curving, organic forms and rolling roofs are covered in greenery and flowers. The under-constructed complex consists of two buildings with natural stone facades. One is complex, the other is commercial.
4. Green-roofed high school, France
The Marcel Sembat high school in Sotteville-les-Rouen of France is situated next to a park and almost disappears into the trees and grass of its surroundings.
The extension projects include a restaurant, students' dormitories, staff housing and workshops. Their green, waved roof will provide natural heal insulation.
The extension projects include a restaurant, students' dormitories, staff housing and workshops. Their green, waved roof will provide natural heal insulation.
5. Water tower skyscraper brings freshwater to Sudan
Water tower skyscraper brings freshwater to Sudan (Photo Source: CRIOnline.com)
In the vast Sudanese desert, freshwater become one of the most precious resources. Ironically, deep under the dry, hot surface is the largest underground lake in the world, which would change residents' lives dramatically if it were tapped.
Polish architecture firm H3AR imagines a solution: Buildings are inspired by both water towers and the native baobab tree, which would access the water through underground pumps. These towers would contain a water treatment plant, a hospital, a school and a food storage center.
In the vast Sudanese desert, freshwater become one of the most precious resources. Ironically, deep under the dry, hot surface is the largest underground lake in the world, which would change residents' lives dramatically if it were tapped.
Polish architecture firm H3AR imagines a solution: Buildings are inspired by both water towers and the native baobab tree, which would access the water through underground pumps. These towers would contain a water treatment plant, a hospital, a school and a food storage center.
6. Massive rain-catching skyscraper
How could a building capture as much rain as possible? Polish architecture firm H3AR may offer an answer: Through a web of gutters covering the entire exterior, which would then direct the water to a processing plant for use in toilets, washing machines, cleaning and plant watering.
This huge "skin" is combined with a bowl-shaped rainwater collector on the roof for maximum rainwater catchment capabilities.
This huge "skin" is combined with a bowl-shaped rainwater collector on the roof for maximum rainwater catchment capabilities.
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