In the last few months we have been fortunate to see some of the greenest green designs when it concerns to buildings and towers across the planet. They have ranged from high profile buildings like the German Reichstag to that magnificent spiral structure in the Atacama Desert designed to harvest fields from mist! But one designer whose name I have seen pop up every week or two with a green structure and a stunning eco-design with amazing consistency is Michael Jantzen. Now we have another of his green creation that looks as good as any in the past.
The Eco-Tower is a conceptual designed by Jantzen is a proposal for a special kind of Wi-Fi ready public gathering place that might be located on a university campus or in a public park. The 120 foot tall observation structure would be made of concrete and steel for solidity. The design consists of seven platforms, six of which are accessible by a central spiral staircase. Plants are grown in containers that are built into the perimeter of each platform. These containers are also designed to collect and store rainwater to water the plants.
Built into the top of the Eco-Tower is a custom designed wind turbine. Along with the wind turbine there are also panels for solar energy. The energy is stored in batteries which are placed under ground at the base of the tower. The electricity or hydrogen gas produced is used for varies purposes by the university or community in which the Eco-Tower is located. Conceptually, the Eco-Tower is a kind of urban tree that produces and stores energy, gathers and stores rainwater, produces oxygen, and provides a unique place for people to gather together while they exercise by climbing the spiral staircase.
The structure looks super cool and is designed to make sure that one gains the maximum from a green structure. Like all the previous designs from the creator, the sheer finish and the aesthetic brilliance of this structure are captivating. The fact that the structure is pleasing on the eyes and on the planet, along with brilliant maximization of space is a tribute to both the architectural skill and creative simplicity of the designer. This guy is now starting to really grab attention!
[Thanks: Michael Jantzen]
