newitalianblood

Living Cities competition 2013_Runner-Up project The Bios Tower attempts to address the future of the skyscraper, particularly its environmental and social aspects. The main façade is a performative skin that filters solar radiation, guaranteeing optimal exposition to daylight and reducing the wind load on the facades. Wind turbines on the rooftop contribute to the building’s energy needs. The building's shape, meanwhile, is influenced by an important urban element: the grid. To accommodate diverse needs of occupants, the steel frame system allows for flexibility in the organization of the interior spaces, while also making possible different types of apartment units. The meeting places and opportunity for public or commercial services for tenants in the lower part of the building give back to the city's social fabric.