Tao Zhu Yin Yuan, Sustainable residential skyscraper in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan.
Description
Tao Zhu Yin Yuan is a residential skyscraper in Xinyi District with a spiral shape that twists about 4.5 degrees per floor, resembling a DNA helix structure. The facade is covered with roughly 20,000 trees and plants that wrap the 21-story building in a living green envelope.
History
Construction started in 2013 and finished in 2018, marking Taiwan's commitment to sustainable development during a period of rapid urban change. The tower rose in a central business district that was becoming known for forward-thinking city planning.
Culture
The building expresses how Taiwanese architecture brings together traditional philosophy and contemporary design, showing harmony between living spaces and the natural world through its green-covered walls.
Practical
The building features modern systems like rainwater collection, solar power, and natural ventilation that reduce energy needs. Visitors should know that it is primarily private residential space, so access may be limited.
Did you know?
The building absorbs about 130 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year through its extensive plants, actively improving the air quality around it. This capability makes it one of the few high-rises that benefits the urban environment.
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