Future Skyscraper Designs
The future of skyscrapers may involve designs made from coral-like materials or inspired by silkworms, as seen in the winners of an annual competition by eVolo Magazine.
Key Points
- Urban Intercropping design focuses on air quality preservation using plants
- Streamline Concerto proposes sprawling skyscrapers along river banks
- Ocean Lungs skyscraper utilizes eco-friendly materials inspired by coral
- Silkworm Skyscraper offers a self-replicating hotel design
- Cloud Net Above The Three Gorges explores high-rise structures in unlikely locations
- Memory Drop Skyscraper combines coastal luxury with time capsule inspiration
- Disaster Response and Regeneration Island envisions an apocalypse-proof hotel city
Pros
- Innovative designs that promote eco-friendliness and sustainability
- Potential to address urban challenges like air quality and land erosion
- Creativity in architecture and construction
Cons
- Feasibility of implementing these designs on a large scale
- Practicality and functionality of some concepts