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Learning from Cities - The 2nd Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation

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the green algae just like a dynamic jade

light energy conversion of this building

screen. Meanwhile, the methane is then

reaches 10%, and light heat conversion

transported to the generator under the

efficiency is 38%.

building which produces electricity for the heating and lighting of the house. The

Tidal House

production of methane by algae is 5 times

This reinforced concrete building

more efficient than by the traditional

built on a gigantic floating concrete

vegetations. The present efficiency of

platform moves up and down along the tides of Elbe. This design brings a new idea to the architecture in flood-frequented areas. The energy generated by the tidal fluctuation can meet the requirement of heat supply and refrigeration of the whole building while the solar photovoltaic panels and the solar heating equipment on the roof can supply the remaining needs of heating and electricity.

□ Seaweed House

Sunflower House

The whole building consists of wood structure duplex apartments whose sun blinds over the roofs and balcony are covered with solar hull cells, which can move progressively along the direction change of sunshine to realize □ Wood Cube

the maximum conversion efficiency. The sun blinds can absorb additional sunlight and can send off heat when the indoor temperature drops, just like an airconditioner. Other Commercial Residential Buildings of Renewable Concept

□ Green Smart House

Some buildings are made from light


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