Journal 12: Shanghai Central Tower

 

As the landmark of Shanghai, the Shanghai Tower is also the second tallest complex in the world.Its design not only meets the requirements of construction but also focuses on the exploration and research on the innovation of sustainable development technology of architecture.

As a landmark building, the shape of Shanghai Tower is one of the most concerned aspects by designers and investors. However, the spiraling shape is not only for its shape to conform to the fashionable and elegant urban characteristics of Shanghai, but also for a kind of architectural sustainable innovation. After wind tunnel tests, the building rotated 120 degrees.This can reduce wind load by 24% and reduce the steel structure by about 20,000 tons.While reducing the building's exposure to typhoons, it also reduces the carbon footprint of building construction.

In addition, the double-layer curtain wall system of the building facade can greatly filter out the outdoor heat energy, thus reducing the energy consumption for indoor comfort inside the building. The wind power system inside the building can provide 119kWh of electricity per year for the Shanghai Tower, and there is also a water recycling system designed inside, 25% of the water will be recycled to flush toilets and irrigate the surrounding greenery.On the other hand, most of the space in the building is illuminated with energy-efficient LED lighting and a control system based on the automatic switch of lighting intensity.

When the building is officially opened, in order to make the building in use of energy conservation and environmental protection, the building has a powerful energy monitoring system, to ensure that under the premise of meeting the normal use, the energy consumption to reach the minimum. Therefore, the Shanghai Tower is not only a landmark building to beautify the city, but also to help the city's sustainable development.

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