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Tower of Power-NL Architects<a href="http://www.nlarchitects.nl/" target="_blank">NL Architects</a> recently unveiled plans for an energy-generating "Tower of Power" in Taiwan that utilizes 600 wind turbines to produce 6 MW of electricity for the city. In addition to its renewable energy generating capabilities, the landmark tower would provide an observation deck, meeting space, office space, a museum, and parking. The lace-like skyscraper combines practical mixed use space with the ability to produce an impressive amount of clean power for the city.1
Tower of Power-NL ArchitectsOver 600 vertical axis wind turbines cover the exterior of the tower.2
Tower of Power-NL ArchitectsThe tower is a combination of a landmark icon like the Eiffel Tower and a wind turbine.3
Tower of Power-NL ArchitectsInspiration for the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/futuristic-solar-skyscraper-wins-the-taiwan-tower-competition/">Taiwan tower's</a> design came from woven bamboo or bamboo scaffolding - a meshed exterior encases all the programmatic elements.4
Tower of Power-NL ArchitectsThe weaving of the structure creates an intricate pattern and a series of voids that offer views of the city.5
Tower of Power-NL ArchitectsA view of the city from behind the tower's latticed facade.6
Tower of Power-NL ArchitectsThe gaps between the mesh also provide space to install 600 wind turbines for a total of 6 MW.7
Tower of Power-NL ArchitectsThe small wind turbines add up to an impressive amount of energy.8
Tower of Power-NL ArchitectsThese small <a href="http://inhabitat.com/adobe-headquarters-installs-20-building-integrated-wind-turbines/">vertical axis wind turbines</a> are quiet and sculptural - as opposed to large, noisy turbines.9
Tower of Power-NL ArchitectsThe landmark tower's <a href="http://www.urbangreenenergy.com/products/eddy" target="_blank">Eddy turbine</a>-studded facade doubles as a power plant that generates energy for the city.10
Tower of Power-NL ArchitectsVisitors to the landmark tower will enjoy views of the city and cultural events from a building wrapped with renewable energy-generating turbines.11
Tower of Power-NL ArchitectsThe tower at night versus in the day.12
Tower of Power-NL ArchitectsVisitors will get an up close view of the turbines at every level.13
Tower of Power-NL ArchitectsA diagram showing where the different program areas will be located.14
