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What might be the world's greenest skyscraper just topped out -- finished the structure of the top floor -- in Guangzhou, China.What might be the world’s greenest skyscraper just finished construction of its top floor floor in Guangzhou, China. We wrote about the "zero energy" Pearl River Tower, home of CNTC Guangdong Tobacco Corporation, back in 2006 when it was just a rendering. Now that the structure is in place the tower is slated to be finished later this year. Pearl River integrates the use of top of the line sustainable technology, passive wind and solar design, and innovative structural techniques to create a near zero energy building that is as beautiful as it is green.1
We wrote about the "zero energy" Pearl River Tower, home of CNTC Guangdong Tobacco Corporation, back in 2006 when it was just a rendering.What might be the world’s greenest skyscraper just finished construction of its top floor floor in Guangzhou, China. We wrote about the "zero energy" Pearl River Tower, home of CNTC Guangdong Tobacco Corporation, back in 2006 when it was just a rendering. Now that the structure is in place the tower is slated to be finished later this year. Pearl River integrates the use of top of the line sustainable technology, passive wind and solar design, and innovative structural techniques to create a near zero energy building that is as beautiful as it is green.2
Now that the structure is in place the tower is slated to be finished later this year.What might be the world’s greenest skyscraper just finished construction of its top floor floor in Guangzhou, China. We wrote about the "zero energy" Pearl River Tower, home of CNTC Guangdong Tobacco Corporation, back in 2006 when it was just a rendering. Now that the structure is in place the tower is slated to be finished later this year. Pearl River integrates the use of top of the line sustainable technology, passive wind and solar design, and innovative structural techniques to create a near zero energy building that is as beautiful as it is green.3
Pearl River integrates the use of top of the line sustianable technology, passive wind and solar design, and innovative structural techniques to create a near zero energy building that is as beautiful as it is green.What might be the world’s greenest skyscraper just finished construction of its top floor floor in Guangzhou, China. We wrote about the "zero energy" Pearl River Tower, home of CNTC Guangdong Tobacco Corporation, back in 2006 when it was just a rendering. Now that the structure is in place the tower is slated to be finished later this year. Pearl River integrates the use of top of the line sustainable technology, passive wind and solar design, and innovative structural techniques to create a near zero energy building that is as beautiful as it is green.4
The building was situated to take advantage of the sun and wind patterns of the location.What might be the world’s greenest skyscraper just finished construction of its top floor floor in Guangzhou, China. We wrote about the "zero energy" Pearl River Tower, home of CNTC Guangdong Tobacco Corporation, back in 2006 when it was just a rendering. Now that the structure is in place the tower is slated to be finished later this year. Pearl River integrates the use of top of the line sustainable technology, passive wind and solar design, and innovative structural techniques to create a near zero energy building that is as beautiful as it is green.5
It has integrated photovoltaic panels that -- along with the energy from the turbines -- keep the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems energized.What might be the world’s greenest skyscraper just finished construction of its top floor floor in Guangzhou, China. We wrote about the "zero energy" Pearl River Tower, home of CNTC Guangdong Tobacco Corporation, back in 2006 when it was just a rendering. Now that the structure is in place the tower is slated to be finished later this year. Pearl River integrates the use of top of the line sustainable technology, passive wind and solar design, and innovative structural techniques to create a near zero energy building that is as beautiful as it is green.6
We can't wait for the finishing touches on the Pearl River Tower and we're hoping that the building proves to be as exciting in action as it has been in construction and design.What might be the world’s greenest skyscraper just finished construction of its top floor floor in Guangzhou, China. We wrote about the "zero energy" Pearl River Tower, home of CNTC Guangdong Tobacco Corporation, back in 2006 when it was just a rendering. Now that the structure is in place the tower is slated to be finished later this year. Pearl River integrates the use of top of the line sustainable technology, passive wind and solar design, and innovative structural techniques to create a near zero energy building that is as beautiful as it is green.7
