Sponge cities and water magic
Buildings that breathe with nature
Roads that power and float
Powering up the smart grid
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Master of Cities that breathe and roads that glow
007skaty Smart sunshades and concrete projections help Qatar's Municipal Affairs building block daytime heat and release trapped warmth at
007skaty Stack breezy blocks to learn how passive ventilation cools sustainable buildings.
Termite towers: The Eastgate Centre in Zimbabwe stays naturally cool using chimneys inspired by termite mounds, saving $3.5 million in air conditioning costs.
A style of building characterized by the use of local materials and traditional technologies to address regional needs. Historically, Persian builders utilized this design in wind towers to naturally cool courtyards across arid Iran.
007skaty Scientists are developing carbon-trapping concrete that heals its own cracks.
In which Italian city is the famous 'Bosco Verticale' (Vertical Forest) residential towers located?
What natural feature of a cactus inspired architects to design heat-dispersing building facades?
How much less energy does the Eastgate Centre use compared to conventional local buildings?