Tonkin Liu is the architecture studio behind the biomimetic tower in manchester, England. Located in the city's Civic Quarter Heat Network and Energy Centre, the tower boasts a sculptural wall made from organically-shaped tiles. Tonkin Liu completed the building with flues for a low-carbon energy center.
The tower provides low-carbon energy to a network of sites throughout the district. Dubbed the Tower of Light and the Wall of Energy, the building is 40 meters tall and funnels hot air away from a combined heat and power engine and two gas boilers through its flues. The architects on the project designed the tower to provide a visible expression of its environmental agenda. By nightfall, the Tower of Light is brightly illuminated.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Biomimetic Architecture
- There is an opportunity for architects to incorporate biomimicry designs in their projects for low-carbon emissions.
- Low-carbon Energy
- Investing in low-carbon energy centers can help reduce carbon footprints and promote a cleaner environment.
- Sustainable Building Design
- Sustainable building designs should be the priority when constructing buildings and incorporating eco-friendly technologies is a must.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architecture
- The architecture industry needs to incorporate innovative designs that promote sustainable building practices.
- Energy
- The energy industry can invest in low-carbon energy centers to promote a cleaner environment.
- Construction
- The construction industry needs to prioritize sustainable building design and incorporate eco-friendly technologies in their projects.
