Helsinki-based Eriksson Architects is working on the construction of what it calls an "Ecological Silicon Valley" in China's Miaofeng mountain range, close to Beijing. The Mentougou Eco Valley architecture includes geodesic domes, a hip eco design the architects along with Eero Paloheimo Eco City Ltd. hope will draw in the cutting-edge tech crowds.
The plans include housing for up to 50,000 people, plenty of office space and environmental research facilities, all of which will be carbon neutral if things go to plan.
"The architectural goals of the area is [sic] influenced by the breathtaking mountain views mixed together with abandoned stone mills, which now will be converted to ecological urban areas for altogether 50 000 inhabitants," Eriksson writes on its site.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Ecological Silicon Valley
- Developing eco-friendly tech communities to encourage innovation and sustainable living.
- Geodesic Domes
- Incorporating geodesic domes in the construction of residential and commercial buildings to create unique and sustainable spaces.
- Carbon-neutral Building
- Designing and constructing buildings that have a net-zero carbon footprint to address climate change and promote environmental awareness.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture & Construction
- Creating innovative and eco-friendly buildings using new materials and design approaches.
- Environmental Research
- Exploring and developing new ways to reduce waste and carbon emissions in industrial and residential settings.
- Technology
- Developing new and innovative solutions for sustainable living, including renewable energy, smart cities, and green technologies.
