Construction is nearly complete for the rain-harvesting, wood-clad 2010 World Expo Canada Pavilion in Shanghai. The event is set for May. The pavilion, which was co-created by the Cirque du Soleil, is just one of Canada's sustainable design contributions to the “Better Life, Better City” Expo theme.
Trend Hunter first reported on the pavilion back in July and Prime Minister Harper visited the construction site in December. We thought you'd like to see some images of the visit and how the building looks in its final form.
What's Driving This Trend
- Rain-harvesting Technology
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating and implementing rain-harvesting systems in various industries.
- Sustainable Design
- Disruption can occur by incorporating sustainable design principles into the construction and architecture industries.
- International Expo Collaborations
- Innovation opportunities exist through collaborative projects and cultural exchanges at international expos.
Who This Affects Most
- Construction Industry
- Disruptive innovation possibilities in the construction industry through the integration of rain-harvesting and sustainable design.
- Architecture Industry
- Incorporating rain-harvesting systems and sustainable design into architectural projects presents a chance for disruptive innovation.
- Exhibition and Events Industry
- Exhibition structures at international expos can embrace rain-harvesting technology and sustainable design to create disruptive innovations.
