‘Taiwan Tower' has a Built-In Wind Turbine at Its Tip
Michael Hines — November 13, 2010 — Eco
References: ood-a
The ‘Taiwan Tower’ is the winner of a design competition held in the city of Taichung, Taiwan, which aimed to find a tower design to symbolize Taiwan’s spirit. This 350-meter skyscraper features a wind turbine located in the tower’s tip.
Designed by Portugal-based OODA Architecture, in collaboration with Spanish and American studio OOIIO, the Taiwan Tower features a unique star shape. Check out the Taiwan Tower in the gallery and click below to see more cool skyscrapers from the Trend Hunter archives.
Designed by Portugal-based OODA Architecture, in collaboration with Spanish and American studio OOIIO, the Taiwan Tower features a unique star shape. Check out the Taiwan Tower in the gallery and click below to see more cool skyscrapers from the Trend Hunter archives.
Trend Themes
1. Star-shaped Skyscrapers - The trend of building star-shaped skyscrapers provides an opportunity for architects and engineers to experiment with innovative and visually stunning designs.
2. Built-in Wind Turbines - The trend of incorporating wind turbines into skyscraper designs opens up opportunities for renewable energy integration and sustainable building practices.
3. Architecture Design Competitions - The trend of holding design competitions for iconic buildings encourages creativity and novel approaches to architectural design.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The architecture industry can explore new possibilities in design, structure, and energy efficiency with star-shaped skyscrapers and built-in wind turbines.
2. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy industry can leverage the integration of wind turbines in skyscrapers to increase clean energy production and reduce carbon emissions.
3. Construction - The construction industry can benefit from the demand for innovative and eco-friendly building designs, presenting opportunities to incorporate sustainable practices in high-rise development projects.
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