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Inverted Aquatic Skyscrapers

The Conceptual 'Drilling Water-Scraper' Harnesses a New Energy Type

— February 4, 2021 — Eco
The conceptual 'Drilling Water-Scraper' is an architectural design that would work to aid with the shift away from fossil fuels to a new type of energy that's located deep at the bottom of our oceans.

The skyscraper would work by being positioned in the ocean and harnessing the emissions of combustible ice that is believed to be found in abundance. The upper section of the skyscraper would work to capture ocean plastics to make it an eco-focused solution that would solve a number of issues upon implementation. The building would also incorporate 3D printing technology that would make use of the plastic waste for filament.

The conceptual 'Drilling Water-Scraper' is the design work of Xuejun Bai, Chucheng Pang, Lei Zhai, Yuyang Sun and Dianao Liu, and received an honorable mention at the 2020 eVolo Skyscraper Competition.
Trend Themes
1. Deep-ocean Energy - The potential for deep-ocean energy provides opportunities for innovative designs such as the 'Drilling Water-Scraper' to harness a new energy type that could shift away from fossil fuels.
2. Eco-friendly Skyscrapers - The 'Drilling Water-Scraper' presents a not only an energy solution, but also an eco-friendly one that captures ocean plastics and incorporating 3D printing technology from waste filament.
3. Innovation in Sustainable Architecture - The 'Drilling Water-Scraper' demonstrates how architecture can be creative in finding sustainable solutions and incorporate new technology such as 3D printing.
Industry Implications
1. Alternative Energy - The 'Drilling Water-Scraper' is an innovative concept that could disrupt the alternative energy industry through harnessing deep-ocean energy.
2. Waste Management - The eco-friendly design of the 'Drilling Water-Scraper' offers potential for disruptive innovation in the waste management industry by incorporating 3D printing technology from waste filament.
3. Architectural Engineering - The 'Drilling Water-Scraper' demonstrates how architectural engineering can play a crucial role in finding sustainable solutions, incorporating new technology, and disrupting traditional energy sources.
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