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Twisted Taiwanese Towers

This Eco-Friendly Building Has An Instantly Recognizable Facade

— January 29, 2021 — Eco
The Taiwanese capital city of Taipei is set to play host to a gorgeous new eco-friendly building and residential tower that is designed to both exemplify the possibilities of environmentally conscious urban architecture as well as broaden the horizons for what is possible in terms of aesthetic design.

Dubbed Tao Zhu Yin Yuan or Agora Garden Tower, this eco-friendly building was designed by none other than Vincent Callebaut and features an array of sustainability-focused features that include solar and wind power, rainwater harvesting, energy monitoring technology, efficient heating systems and water-saving plumbing details.

Elsewhere, this eco-friendly building has been dotted with over 20,000 trees and plants that have been planted around its main garden, balconies and terraces. As they grow, it's anticipated that this greenery will add to both the aesthetic appeal and the sustainability of the building and surrounding area.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Architecture - Designing buildings that prioritize sustainability while remaining visually stunning and innovative, such as the Agora Garden Tower in Taipei.
2. Green Roofs and Walls - Integrating large-scale green installations as part of a building's design to improve city air quality and reduce the urban heat island effect, examples include the over 20,000 trees and plants installed on the Agora Garden Tower.
3. Smart Buildings - Implementing technologies such as energy monitoring and efficient heating systems to reduce energy consumption and increase sustainability, as seen in the design of the Agora Garden Tower.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Engineering - Architects and engineers can capitalize on the increased demand for eco-friendly buildings by developing innovative and sustainable designs like the Agora Garden Tower.
2. Green Technology - Companies specializing in green technology, such as solar and wind power, could find new opportunities designing and installing sustainable features in buildings like the Agora Garden Tower.
3. Urban Planning - Urban planners can explore the integration of large-scale green installations in a city's design to improve air quality and reduce the urban heat island effect, similar to the design principles of the Agora Garden Tower.
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