MegaStructures

Season 7 Episode 3: China's Smart Tower

The Pearl River Tower is one of the first of a new generation of super smart buildings. It will use less than half the energy of a conventional skyscraper and will harvest the forces of nature to make energy of its own. With a curved facade that faces directly into the wind, the Pearl River Tower in China's Guangzhou City is shaped for performance. With a design specific to its environment, the Pearl River Tower utilizes a multitude of energy efficient technologies in one single structure, and symbolizes the future for super-tall building design.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

9

Episodes:

159

Cast:

Quality:

HD

Duration:

60 min

First Air:

2004

Rating:

7.5