Designer Carl Burdick has envisioned a highly eco friendly Intermodal Transit Hub for bus or train transit stations. The structure is prosperous with a variety of sustainable options to generate power and to consume the natural light and warmth. Most often, underground rail stations are outfitted with lamps and air coolers that work on electricity. Stick on to see how Burdock’s design can change the entire structure to be sustainable and environmentally friendly.
The roof of the structure is designed with a material, which integrates a thin film of solar voltaic cells into an innovative plastic composite roofing technology. This is currently under development at Dupont. What makes the roofing technology unique is its capability to supply energy for the entire building; thanks to solar energy.
Moreover, the roofing will allow natural light and warmth into the underground rail way tunnels. There will be no more need to depend on the depleting energy sources like electricity and gasoline for power. The ever glowing sun can power up the entire structure, which also creates highly dynamic concourse level.
In order to increase the structural efficiency, the building makes use of the structure of the nearby elevated highway. It will ensure visual supremacy of the bus or rail transit station. Well, along with the sustainable power the aesthetic beauty will be yet another advantage of the Intermodal Transit Hub.
The hub will contribute a considerable amount into the reduction of carbon footprint from infrastructural developments of a country. These kinds of structural wonders with enough options for sustainable power will help revolutionize the lifestyle of people for the sake of a green world.
Via: Krop
