Crystal Palace: Slovenia’s Tallest Green-Roofed Skyscraper Features Sharp Energy Solutions

Slovenia has edged its way towards a more sustainable future with this incredible green-roofed skyscraper called the <a href="http://www.kristalna-palaca.com/">Kristalna Palača</a>. Also known as the Crystal Palace, the country's tallest skyscraper features all kinds of designer stores and <a href="http://inhabitat.com/ges-ecomagination-challenge-unveils-5-winning-energy-solutions/">cutting-edge energy solutions</a> that bring its energy consumption in line with some of the world's most advanced eco-projects. In addition to producing a lot of its own energy with rooftop <a href="http://inhabitat.com/mit-unveils-first-solar-cells-printed-on-paper/">solar panels</a>, passive design and truly innovative cooling programs reduce the building's overall energy consumption. And hey, it's not bad looking either!

Slovenia's tallest skyscraper has 2500 sqm of green roof

Solar panels produce 82kWh of renewable energy

A clever cooling system reduces energy consumption

As does the placement of offices and shops on the northern end of the building

There is also a heat recovery system

That uses excess heat to keep the building warm in winter!