Monday, 22 October 2012

A Building I Would Like To Visit



I would like to visit the Wuhan Energy Flower in China, designed by Grontmij and Soeters Van Eldonk Architects. The building is currently still under construction but it will become the world’s most sustainable building after completion. The reason that I would like to witness this structure is that it represents not only the present, but also the future of architecture. The shape of the structure is inspired by the Calla Lily; I admire the design for its combination of the beauty of nature with a highly technological and modern approach. I am amazed by the fact that the structure is completely self sufficient through collecting rainwater, solar and wind energy to fulfill all of its water and power needs. The sustainability of this build is what I find most inspiring, and I believe it is a crucial aspect that should be considered more often in architecture as every decision would affect our environment and future generations. I think this will be an important step towards a new sustainable and efficient style of architecture. 



Wuhan Energy Flower, China

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