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First Skyscraper Created To Generate Its Own Power Will Be Done In 2020

Posted December 11, 2013 10:39 AM

From Gizmodo:

Pertamina-Indonesia's state-owned oil and gas corporation-will have a new headquarters in Jakarta in 2020. One that looks like a smooth spaceship about to take off and generates electricity thanks to its design, created by American architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.

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12/12/2013 1:25 AM

wow - beautiful building - and sold out even before its built !

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12/12/2013 11:12 AM

Yeah but. When I read, "Generate its own power," I expect to learn that it'll generate ALL its own power. THAT would be impressive.

The article indicates that it'll only generate 25% of its needs, via wind. That's merely a good thing.

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