This spiraling hollow structure is an exploration into a new prototype for a sustainable tower that may become a necessity if the planet heats up even more than it already is. Wrapped in a thin membrane of solar cells, the tower generates power for interior uses, while water is collected on the facade and then stored in a cistern underground. Not only is the tower’s appearance striking, it also combines residential, office, commercial, and growing space with renewable energy generation, water collection and a sophisticated cooling system. here is the link
http://inhabitat.com/2010/05/14/fierce-solar-powered-eco-tower-for-hot-climates/
the rest of the article is interesting and has lots of great images that could be usefull for creating our para site
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