I’m really impressed by the generation of more sustainable structures popping up across the globe, one of the recent ones including the Energy Roof seen above. Stretching across two buildings, it is an energy-generating canopy of sorts.
Designed by COOP HIMMELB(L)AU, the Energy Roof is purported to power the city of Perugia, Italy. Not by accident, the Energy Roof occupies the entry way into a gallery showcasing the history of Perugia.
City Powering Canopies
The Energy Roof Will Provide Power in Perugia, Italy
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Structures - Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating sustainable structures that generate renewable energy.
2. Energy-generating Canopies - Innovations in energy-generating canopies provide the potential to power entire cities.
3. Renewable Energy Solutions - Opportunities exist to develop renewable energy solutions that are integrated into architectural designs.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - The architectural industry can explore designs that incorporate renewable energy generation to power cities.
2. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy industry can develop innovative solutions, such as energy-generating canopies, to power urban areas.
3. Urban Development - Urban developers can contribute to sustainable practices by integrating energy-generating structures into cities.