Huge “Air Tree” Structure Produces Its Own Power and Oxygen

In Madrid, Spain they are currently building a huge structure called an “Air Tree” or “Eco Boulevard de Vallecas”. The Tree was created by Urban Ecosystem to be a social center, and to improve the surrounding environment. The structure is also completely self-sufficient, generating all its own power with solar cells. Any surplus energy is sold to the electrical grid. It also produces oxygen using its arrays of plants and trees, hence the “tree” appellation. The designers say:

…Simple air conditioning systems installed in the air tree are evapotranspirators. This is a natural way to air condition a space, not a part of commercial strategy. Rather, it creates naturally conditioned spaces between 8-10°C cooler than the surrounding streets where the residents can take active part in the public domain.

The structure itself was made of mostly recycled materials.

Via: Urban Ecosystem Blog via Green Line Blog

Read more! Related stories:

1. China’s Huge Self-Sustaining Solar LED Wall
2. Efficient Building In Seattle Requires No AC
3. German Parliment To Use 100% Renewable Power
4. Stunning Solar Building Will Generate More Power Than It Needs
5. Chinese Design Winner: High-Rise With Vertical Hydroponics