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Sustainably Sleek Skyscrapers

The 'Tower C' Skyscrapers Exemplify Eco-Friendly Urban Architecture

— January 12, 2021 — Art & Design
The city of Shenzhen is China is set to get a new centerpiece in the form of Tower C, a sustainable, eye-catching and exceptionally sleek skyscraper project envisioned by none other than the world-renowned Zaha Hadid Architects.

Comprising two glass towers, the Tower C skyscrapers will soar to a height of nearly 400 meters. However, rather than its considerable height and undeniably elegant design, this project stands out due to its array of eco-friendly features. This sleek skyscraper development is set to feature aquaponic gardens on its terraces, smart lighting systems, rainwater harvesting stations and solar panels, making it a fine example of sustainable design for the 21st century.

Tower C is set to play host to offices, retail spaces, entertainment venues as well as a convention center and hotel, making this a place where Shenzhen residents and visitors can gather to engage with the best their city has to offer, all in a sustainable and green-focused development.
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Skyscrapers - Eco-friendly features such as aquaponic gardens and smart lighting systems create opportunities for design and innovation in eco-conscious architecture.
2. Green Urban Development - Sustainable and eco-friendly design opens opportunities for urban developers to create green-focused spaces.
3. Smart Building Systems - Integration of technological systems such as smart lighting and rainwater harvesting systems create opportunities for development of smart building infrastructure.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture & Urban Planning - Integration of sustainable design elements create new opportunities in eco-conscious architecture.
2. Real Estate & Property Development - Green-focused developments offer new opportunities for property and real estate development.
3. Technology & Renewable Energy - Sustainable technology such as smart lighting and solar panels create opportunities for development of smart building infrastructure and renewable energy systems.
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