Eco-Factor: Energy efficient towers use renewable energy resources
Alpha Project is an independent eco-system designed to ensure stable living at places with harsher climes with the use of sustainable renewable energy measures. Designed by Spanish firm X V Studio, the project recently won an international competition for a mixed-used development in city of Doha, Qatar.
The Alpha Project which seeks inspiration from ancient and modern design engineering uses solar and wind energy to meet the energy requirements. The outer façade of the energy efficient towers is embedded with photovoltaic panels to harness solar energy while the entire seemingly organic framework works to facilitate natural pressure ventilation.
The alpha project provides for some interesting landscaping as well. The exterior pergolas have been provided with solar panels to generate energy apart from providing shade in the semi-outdoor space. The Alpha project provides for desalination plant to provide clean drinking water. The beautifully landscaped gardens replete with water fountains and streams lend freshness to the air besides facilitating rainwater collection for irrigation and other purposes.
Via: Design Boom
