Gallery: First Skyscraper With Built-I...
Three wind turbines are integrated into the top of the tower, making this the first tower in the world with built-in turbines.
Designed by BFLS (formerly known as Hamiltons), the Strata is a 43-story architectural wonder that already has a distinct and recognizable profile in the London skyline. Oriented to take advantage of the prevalent south-west winds, the tower has commanding views into the heart of downtown. With floor-to-ceiling windows, views from each apartment are said to be spectacular, and the architects did their best to incorporate daylighting and natural ventilation with operable windows, even high up in the penthouse.
this can be so gorgeous.
[...] about traditional tri-blade wind turbines — the ultra-efficient turbine of the future might look completely different if Kyushu [...]
A building that’s 1/12th sustainable! Hooray for wind turbines!
Wrong again inhabitat.
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