Monday, May 14, 2007

The Tower of Burj al-Taqa


Via MetaEfficient, this Dubai skyscraper will generate enough energy to be completely self sustainable. Powered by a wind turbine and solar panels, the behemoth might end up being the most environmentally friendly building constructed on this large a scale. Utilizing seawater to cool air sucked in at the base of the structure, even the air conditioning system has gone green. Treehuggers across Dubai are rejoicing.

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