The Lighthouse is an innovative green skyscraper that will soon be constructed in Dubai. It promises not to be your typical skyscraper: For energy, it will have "three enormous 225 kilowatt wind turbines (29 meters in diameter), and 4000 photovoltaic panels on the south facing façade."
In addition to energy generation, the building will feature many other 'green' features. Tree Hugger tells us that the building will include, "many low water engineering solutions including recovery strategies for both energy and water" are being incorporated. The "tower aspires to reduce its total energy consumption by up to 65% and water consumption by up to 40%."
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The Lighthouse
Green Skyscraper Combines Wind Turbines and Solar Panels
Trend Themes
1. Green Skyscrapers - Opportunity for creating environmentally-friendly, energy-efficient buildings through the integration of renewable energy sources like wind turbines and solar panels.
2. Low Water Engineering Solutions - Potential for implementing innovative strategies to reduce water consumption in buildings, contributing to sustainable practices and resource conservation.
3. Energy and Water Recovery Strategies - Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop technologies and systems that recover and utilize energy and water resources in buildings, increasing overall efficiency.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - Incorporating green technologies into building designs opens up new avenues for sustainable architecture and environmentally-conscious construction practices.
2. Renewable Energy - The integration of wind turbines and solar panels in buildings presents an opportunity for the renewable energy industry to expand its reach and provide sustainable power solutions.
3. Water Management - Developing and implementing low water engineering solutions and water recovery strategies in buildings can drive advancements in the water management industry, addressing water scarcity and promoting conservation.