Aims: To create a space of quiet relief and contemplation in the inner city precinct of the Howard Smith Wharves. An escape from the bustle of the inner city, workers and residents can retreat to take some time out from their busy lifestyles.
Design Style: The design style will be focused on creating a highly sustainable and eco-friendly building that is driven by emerging technologies. Contemporary juxtaposed with the historically significant heritage buildings at the Howard Smith Wharves.
The site is to support 3 main activities. These include a gallery space, meditative areas and a cafe. Other related areas such as reception, toilets and change rooms are to be incorporated.
The project hopes to revive the Howard Smith Wharves and cater to an increasing need for spaces of relaxation and parkland spaces in the urban environment.
TECHNOLOGIES
The technologies that I am interested to include are:
- Artificial photosynthesis
An artificial leaf made of silicon, electronic components and low-cost chemical catalysts such as nickel and cobalt. These trigger chemical reations which enable the leaf to replicate the process of photosynthesis by turning water into oxygen and hydrogen, enabling the production of 'green' electricity.
The leaf is virtually the size of a playing card which has the capability to produce an electricity output for up to 45 continuous hours, without any instability issues. The leaf could also be used in conjuction with diverse hydrogen-based green technologies and could ultimately replace the inflexible photovoltaic solar cell.
How about a real 'green' city park that could also help to harvest solar power for powering street lights around town?
Read More: http://thecoolgadgets.com/artificial-leaf-photosynthesis-%E2%80%93-impressive-work-of-mit-dr-daniel-nocera/#ixzz1Km915rwm
- Solar Technology
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