Butterfly-shaped square absorbs solar energy through green roofs
The atelier of design Architecture Weatherhead recently unveiled the draft of Butterfly Square, a butterfly-shaped square which absorbs solar energy through green roofs. The square was designed for the Swedish County of Halland.Crossed by a pedestrian zone, the square is composed of six buildings, arranged in the form of butterfly wings open. The buildings are coated with a wide of simple materials produced from wood and glass.Heavily landscaped with green roofs and zones of cultivation, the Butterfly Square was designed in the manner of look like an extension of the Green Park that exists in that area. To create a more pedestrian space and suitable for children, the architects have created an underground car park. Beyond the scope of leisure and commerce, there is a covered Amphitheater for a green roof for cultural activities, referred to in Inhabitat.The abundant green roofs will serve as habitat to birds and insects and one of the main objectives is the planting of a rare plant location to attract giant butterflies, which are threatened. Green roofs are also equipped with solar panels to mimic the way the butterflies get solar energy from the wings. The start of construction of the Plaza is scheduled for 2016..fancybox-wrap { position: absolute; top:0; left: 0; z-index: 8020; } .fancybox-skin { position: relative; /*margin-top:20px !important;*/ background: #222222; color: #74b32e; text-shadow: none; -webkit-border-radius: 2px; -moz-border-radius: 2px; border-radius: 2px; } .fancybox-opened { z-index: 8030; } .fancybox-opened .fancybox-skin { -webkit-box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); -moz-box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); } .fancybox-outer, .fancybox-inner { position: relative; } .fancybox-inner { overflow: hidden; } .fancybox-type-iframe .fancybox-inner { -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; } .fancybox-close{ background: url('wp-content/themes/codistage/styles/fancybox/exit.png') no-repeat; width:25px; height:25px; float:right; margin-top:10px; margin-right:5px; } /*.ngg-gallery-image img{width:565px; height:393px;}*/
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