This renewable energy generating tower located on the coast of Rio is one of the first buildings we’ve seen designed for the
2016 Rio Olympics, and boy, is it crazy! (In case you didn't notice, it's also a waterfall.) The Solar City Tower is designed
by Zurich-based RAFAA Architecture & Design, and features a large solar system to generate power during the day and a pumped
water storage system to generate power at night. RAFAA's goal is that a symbolic tower such as this can serve as a starting
point for a global green movement and help make the 2016 Olympic Games more sustainable.
The self-sustaining tower for the 2016 Olympic Games is designed to create renewable energy for use in the Olympic Village as
well as the city of Rio. A large solar power plant generates energy during the day. Any excess power not used during the day
is utilized to pump seawater into a storage tank within the tower. At night, the water is released to power turbines, which
will provide nighttime power for the city. On special occasions water is pumped out to create a waterfall over the edges of
the building, which RAFAA says will be, “a symbol for the forces of nature.” Info on the size of the solar and pumped water
storage system is not available yet.
Access to the eco tower is gained through an urban plaza and amphitheater 60 meters above sea level, which can be used for
social gatherings. On the ocean side of the 105 meter tower (behind the waterfall) is a cafeteria and shop. An elevator takes
visitors up to the top floor where an observation deck offers 360 views of the ocean and city. At level 90.5, a bungee
platform is available for adventurous visitors.
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