World’s Next Tallest Buildings to Clean Air for China
Trisha Cerdena | | Jul 13, 2014 12:33 PM EDT |
The next tallest buildings in the world have been proposed to be constructed in China within the next two years. These tall towers will be comprised of innovative pink spires that will literally breathe life into their surrounding areas.
Designed by British architects Chetwoods, the Phoenix towers will replace Dubai's Burj Khalifa as the tallest building in the world.
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The towers will also be developed as one of the most environmental-friendly structures.
Soaring more that one kilometer above the city of Wuhan, the capital of Hubei in central China, the Phoenix structure seeks to cleanse the air and water within its surrounding areas, leaving them fresh and unpolluted.
The towers are also expected to rake in a considerable number of tourists and become a popular attraction for both local and international visitors.
According to Chetwoods chairman Laurie Chetwood, the Phoenix project is being worked on as more than just a distinct structural design. It is also centered on the preservation of the environment, including the lakes of the province.
Chetwood, also the lead designer, has drawn attention to the pressure that continually growing cities in China have placed on the natural surroundings. The towers should not only attract tourists but also contribute to the conservation of natural resources, she said.
A "thermal chimney" that accumulates heat from the sun will be incorporated into the center of the taller tower. It will then extract air from across the lakes and apply it to lower the temperature in the buildings.
Subsequently, the air will be filtered and blended back into the environment but cleaner than before. A similar process will be done with the water, cleansing it and putting it back.
In the taller tower, a kaleidoscope powered by a wind turbine will be a distinct addition to the structure. The integration of photovoltaic panels will help generate electricity for the building and the district.
The smaller tower will highlight the world's tallest vertical garden, also referred to as "green wall", which ascends to the top of the building.
Enormous celestial orbs where restaurants and viewing platforms are to be put up will be constructed between the two towers.
The structure's design has been anchored in Chinese culture with a phoenix representing symbiosis with "one feeding off the other for the benefit of all", said Chetwood.
Vibrant pink lights will also be used to make the towers glow. Construction will begin in 2016 once approved by the city government.
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