Thursday, July 15, 2010

Assignment 1 - Oasis Tower


The Oasis Tower is a marvel of recent design and architecture. Designed to function as a sort of eco-friendly power plant, an urban farm and a hotel, it is an important step towards sustainable design.

I think this is an important piece of design as it is a major advancement in sustainability. It melds 4 important structures into one, minimizing space and carbon footprint, benefitting everyone. It also shows that good design and good looks don't have to be mutually exclusive, although that's debatable...

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  1. For more information:
    http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/self-sufficient-oasis-tower-will-feed-40000-people-each-year/

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