Eco responsible Double Helix building that can absorb 130 tons of co2
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Hello dear steemians!!
Today we shall talk about a revolutionary concept of residential eco-construction with the sole purpose of prioritizing and maintaining mutual relation of human being and nature inspired by a double helix structure of DNA. It is named Tao Zhu Yin Yuan.
Without any further delay, let us dig into the facts-
Tao Zhu Yin Yuan is designed by Vincent Callebaut Architectures and developed by BES Engineering Corporation.
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It is also known by the name of Agora Garden.
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It is situated in the heart of Taipei city, Xinjin district, Republic of China (Taiwan)
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It is 21-story apartment building which is Eco-designed to represent the perfect fusion between Climate, Landscape and Architecture.
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It is planned that about 23000 trees and shrubs will cover the building which will absorb an expected amount of about 130 tonnes of co2.
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But that's not it, the building will be Eco-conceived by having natural lighting and ventilation for core and the basement, rain water recycle.
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It will also have renewable energies in the form of solar roof and canopies, the automation for the energy saving, and lifts that utilizes energy-saving regenerative drives.
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The designer of the building Vincent Callebaut had the sole goal to help deal with the pollution in cities.
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This project is due to complete by September 2017.
According to recent study, by 2050, there will be nine million of human beings on our planet earth and 80% of the world population will live in what we today call mega cities. So, it’s high time to invent new Eco-responsible lifestyles and add magic to our cities in order to increase the quality of our life.
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So, Are the building designs and architecture as such will somewhat help as a new sustainable way to lead life in mega cities in near future? Do you think Eco- residential will play important role in symbiosis of human and nature? what are your thoughts on it?
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