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Rainforest Protection Skyscrapers

The Rainforest Guardian is Proposed to Protect the Amazon

— March 27, 2014 — Eco
Rainforest protection is extremely important these days, as 3% of the Amazon has been damaged due to fire over the past decade. A group of Chinese architects have come together and proposed the Rainforest Guardian Skyscraper to help provide aid to the area when in need.

The skyscraper would also be used as a research tower, and protect the rainforest from drought as well. Inside the tower is reserves that the building collects in the rainy season and stores for later use. When a fire or drought hits, the water could then be transported to various areas in pod-like structures. The proposed design could also glean data from the area for scientists to use and study the wildlife and vegetation.

Photo Credits: designboom, evolo.us
Trend Themes
1. Rainforest Protection - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop advanced technologies and strategies to protect rainforests from fire and drought, such as the Rainforest Guardian Skyscraper proposed by Chinese architects.
2. Research Towers - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create multi-purpose skyscrapers that not only serve as research facilities, but also contribute to environmental conservation efforts.
3. Data-driven Environmental Research - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Leverage innovative design concepts to collect and analyze data for scientific research on wildlife and vegetation in vulnerable areas like the Amazon.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Collaborate with experts in architecture and engineering to develop sustainable structures that protect and preserve natural environments.
2. Environmental Conservation - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore new approaches in environmental conservation to combat the damaging effects of fire and drought, focusing on rainforest ecosystems.
3. Scientific Research - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Integrate cutting-edge technologies and design concepts into research facilities to enhance data collection and analysis for environmental studies.
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