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2011. június 13., hétfő

Palestra London Climate Change Agency, England

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Will Alsop designed the headquarters of The London Climate Change Agency (LCCA) on 197 Blackfriars Road, London England. It has 14 wind turbines on the roof and 63 kW of solar energy panels that handle four percent of the building's energy. I can't find the cost of this project but it probably is enormous. Tax money well spent to combat global warming...

The 269,098 ft2 building brings commercial and cultural growth to this part of the Bankside quarter. Retail and restaurant spaces line the pedestrian level and a raised box contains the important offices.

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