Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Baku Skyscraper in Azerbaijan


Plans for the skyscraper are going through and the skyscraper is to be located on Zira Island. The building will mirror the landscape of the island and each of the peaks creates a residential zone derived from the geography of its corresponding mountain. The buildings will be constructed from steel and each "mountain" will contain facilities for private and public functions. These homes are run off of renewable energy ranging from photovoltaic panels located on the roof as well as wind power harvested from offshore wind farms. Waste and rainwater will be collected, treated and recycled for irrigation. Solid waste will be used as fertilizer. All of this is to make sure that the buildings and inhabitants make the most minimal ecological footprint. More information on the project can be found at skyscrapernews.com
Architecture Firm - Big Architects

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