FollowThe present scenario does not have large scale production catering to large scale requirement of power supply in green technologies. Few breakthrough innovations in large scaled power production concepts and in segregating residential, commercial complexes with green technologies are mentioned below.
1. Lilypad: A green safe haven of the future
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As the global warming is increasing at a fast rate there is an increased risk of the submerging of coastal areas around the world due to rise in water level from the melting of ice at the polar region. Lilypad comes as a saviour for coastal areas. It is a self sufficient eco city which can accommodate around 50,000 people. It can spectacularly generate its power needs from solar, wind, tidal, and biomass energy while floating on water amidst the ocean. It has a water collector and filter at the centre which metes out its water needs. Its top is covered with trees and green grass which helps in recycling carbon dioxide.
2. Bahrain houses World’s First Integrated Wind Turbines
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The Bahrain World Trade Center is the first tower in the world to be integrated with wind turbines to mete out its power consumption. The trade center is rightly built elliptically to harness wind energy through its 3 huge turbines each of which has 29 meter diameter. Its location is apt as well for there is no dearth of onshore winds blowing directly from the Gulf coast. The wind turbines are expected to generate 11 to 15% of the total power consumption of the towers.
3. Magnetically levitated, Maglev Wind Turbine
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It is a breakthrough concept in the history of wind power technologies. It is a magnetic wind turbine that can generate one gigawatt of power which in turn meets power consumption of 750 000 homes. It is much more efficient than ordinary wind turbine. It can work at as low as Even a low wind speed of 1.5 meter per second is enough to rotate it. Its building cost is approximately 50-75% less in comparison to ordinary wind turbines and also it takes less time to build it.
4. Chicago Architectural Club sticks to Chicago Spire thread with a new conception
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It is a solar plant beautifully built in a swanky spiral. It can supply more than one megawatt of power. It has performance, conference, and exhibition areas as well. One can also have a breathtaking view of the lake and the city from the glass windows of its spiral walkway. It has apparently more than 5000 solar panels. It provides cheap and uninterrupted power supply for commercial use.
5. Farming in future could be ‘Urban Farm, Urban Epicenter’ style
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The urban farm is a farming concept which uses hydroponic method to grow crops. It also has an inbuilt water recycling system. It has the retailing facilities also. Through urban farm, people can enjoy freshly produced food. In many cases food is supplied at long distances which affects the quality of food and urban farm solves this problem.
6. Dongtan EcoCity 2010, China: A step towards a cleaner future
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Dongtan is an eco city on Chongming Island near Shanghai in China, which is using green technologies in all its aspects. The Shanghai Industrial Investment Corporation (SIIC) has taken the expertise of the firm Arup to design the city. Nearly 100 people have been appointed to work on it. Dongtan intends to be a carbon neutral and zero waste city. It is going to help the crowded and polluted Shanghai.
7. Las Vegas redefines city life with a City Centre
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MGM Mirage, a reputed developer in the world has opened a City Center, a green project in Las Vegas. It is a collaboration between MGM Mirage and Dubai World. The green architects like Pelli Clarke Pelli, Foster Partners, and Rafael Vinoly have also been rolled in along with many other consultants. 10,000 construction workers and craftsmen have been taught the green building techniques which will be inculcated into the site. The project has sustainability, facility to recycling construction waste, ecofriendly products, and natural lighting. The material from other non working hotels was also recycled for reuse at the city centre.
8. A twist in Dubai’s architectural tale: Spectacular rotating tower to add to its green list
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The building is a brainchild of David Fisher. This building has wind turbines which produce more energy than required by the building. It can cover power supply needs of its residents and also provide extra power supply for the use of neighbouring residents. It is a wonderful piece of building, which is a huge energy reservoir. The turbines can produce upto 12,000,000 kilowatt hours of energy in a year.
9. Entangled Bank: A sustainable city development for Dallas
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Entangled bank in Dallas has been built such that it can treat grey water and redistribute it among residents. It has the facility to capture water runoff as well. It has been installed with solar panels and wind turbines to supply the power.
10. California Academy of Sciences museum
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It is a museum with green features. It is designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano. It has a rain forest inhabited with birds, a coral reef with around 4000 fishes and a roof with greenery on it. The greenery on roof helps to conserve energy as it insulates and ventilates the museum below.
Source: ecofriend
