The architecture of Sir Norman Foster marries some awe-inspiring aesthetics with the latest in technology. He has plans to showcase his undoubted architectural abilities in Siberia. Siberia will now be going a bit green as Sir Forster will be designing a green tower in one of the furthest corners of the world. He has just shown the designs of a new ecological tower in Khanty Mansyisk, Siberia.
This multi-functional green tower will combine the trademark aesthetics of Norman Foster along with the cutting edge green building technologies.
When complete, the tower will provide a location for living, working and entertainment. It will be designed keeping in mind the harsh climatic conditions in Siberia. The 280-meter high tower will be covered in glass that maximizes the daylight in the tower and minimizes the need of artificial lighting.
Since Siberia is a cold place, this tower will also provide enough heat to the residents and the occupants of this tower that they will seldom need an artificial heating source, keeping the trend of the tower green. The tower will also rely in renewable energy sources for its operation.
The tower’s summit will also house a restaurant from where the beauty of mother nature can be admired.
Via: Inhabitat
