Pixelated Chlorophyll Tower Absorbs New York City’s CO2 Like a Plant

<a href="http://www.iamz.org/">IAMZ's renders</a> for the Chlorophyll Tower may seem a little dark and apocalyptic but the concept is very much rooted in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biomimicry">field of biomimicry</a>. Taking inspiration from the way that leaves absorb water, CO2, and light in order to make their own energy, this bizarre-looking residential tower absorbs <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/nyc-has-lowered-greenhouse-gas-emissions-by-12-since-2005/">harmful NYC emissions</a> while also producing the energy it needs to remain self-sufficient. The grid-like pods are easily stacked on top of one another along a series of stabilizing columns, making this a flexible design that can shrink or grow as needed.

This crazy design may seem a bit apocalyptic, but it is firmly rooted in the field of biomimicry.

The pod-like structures act like leaves that absorb CO2 and sunlight, converting them into energy.

Stabilizing columns are designed to mimic plant stems.

Predominantly a residential tower designed for a 10,000 square foot plot in NYC, the design calls for a mixed-use development.

This is a modular, flexible design that can be expanded or shrunk as needed.

Although it's unlikely to see this concept realized, we think it is definitely worth further investigation.