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Leafy Living Towers

The Tree of Life Skyscraper Provides a Complete Setting for Human Existence

— March 11, 2011 — Eco
The ideas of a utopian society have changed greatly even over the course of the past couple of generations, yet the Tree of Life Skyscraper proposes a single structure solution that maintains that timeless yearning for a harmonious civilization.

Submitted to the 2011 Skyscraper Competition, this perfectly perplexing project received an honorable mention. Designed by Svirid Denis and Gudzenko Anastasiya of Ukraine, the swelling and spiraling tower concept makes efficient use of all renewable natural resources.

Complete with water collection, storage and purification systems, the vertical city would also harness solar energy and exploit the use of wind turbines. The Tree of Life Skyscraper is planned for setting roots in open mines and to house inhabitants in a dynamic setting that provides all life's necessities including a place to work and a job to do. Call it an eco-friendly commune.
Trend Themes
1. Renewable Resources - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new ways to efficiently collect, store, and purify water, as well as harness solar energy and wind power.
2. Vertical Cities - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing and constructing high-rise buildings that provide a complete living environment, including workspaces.
3. Eco-friendly Communes - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating self-sustaining communities that prioritize sustainability and harmonious living.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating sustainable design principles into building practices and exploring unconventional structures.
2. Renewable Energy - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancing the development and implementation of solar energy and wind turbine technologies.
3. Water Management - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovating water collection, storage, and purification systems to maximize efficiency and sustainability.
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