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Urban Atmospheric Adjustors

The Climatology Tower Assesses and Improves the City Environment

— April 14, 2014 — Eco
Many cities of the world have long had an interest in and an ability to track and analyze all sorts of local atmospheric data; however, the Climatology Tower proposes another level of connection beyond mere observation. This space-age skyscraper is a cutting-edge concept for a building that would actually be able to influence its environment.

Jia-Wei Liu, Yuan-Sung Hsiao, Hung-Lin Hsieh and Yuko Ochiai have proposed an extraordinary flower-shaped high-rise that bears a resemblance to the Supertrees within Singapore's Gardens by the Bay. Sheltered by a transparent elliptical membrane, the edifice would have the ability to filter air and absorb moisture, performing as a city-scale air purifier and a dehumidifier. The Climatology Tower would contain labs and offices where atmospheric data would be gathered and examined; ground-level and elevated garden terraces could be enjoyed by the public.
Trend Themes
1. City-scale Air Purification - Architecture and engineering firms can create innovative structures that go beyond observation and actually influence the environment by purifying the air in cities.
2. Atmospheric Data Analytics - Data analytics companies can explore new market opportunities by gathering and examining atmospheric data to help cities better understand and improve their environments.
3. Green Infrastructure - Construction companies and urban planners can incorporate green infrastructure into their designs, such as the garden terraces in the Climatology Tower proposal, to improve the environmental impact of cities.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects can explore innovative designs for structures that can influence the environment in cities, such as creating more aesthetically pleasing structures like the Climatology Tower proposal.
2. Engineering - Engineers can develop new technologies and systems that can filter and purify air in urban areas, expanding on the concepts presented in the Climatology Tower proposal.
3. Urban Planning - Urban planners can incorporate green infrastructure in their designs, such as creating public garden terraces like those in the Climatology Tower proposal, which can help improve the quality of the urban environment.
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