# Low-Carbon Biomimetic Towers Tonkin Liu Designed an Organically-Shaped Tower in Manchester By Elena Rahman | Published 2022-03-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonkin-liu References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/03/14/tonkin-liu-tower-of-light-wall-of-energy/) & [tonkinliu](https://tonkinliu.co.uk/)  Tonkin Liu is the architecture studio behind the [biomimetic tower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picoplanktonics) in manchester, England. Located in the city's Civic Quarter Heat Network and [Energy Centre](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-appliance-lineup), 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tor-alva) 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. Image Credit: Tonkin Liu ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Solar-Lined Energy Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tower-1.md) - [Mushroom-Like Wooden Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-garden-pavilion.md) - [Self-Shaping Timber Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-flax-pavilion.md) - [Sculptural Biomaterial Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wevolve-labs.md) - [Rooftop Walkway-Topped Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shenzhen-energy-ring.md) - [Air Purifying Architectural Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verto-air-purification.md) - [Barcon-Negative Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picoplanktonics.md) - [Stacked Pebble-Inspired Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calais-port-tower.md)