Photosynthetic City Solar-Biomasse-Energiesystem by Industrial Design College of LAFA

Photosynthetic City Solar-Biomasse-Energiesystem by Industrial Design College of LAFA is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award in Eisen in Nachhaltiges Produktdesign Competition Category.

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Photosynthetic City Solar-Biomasse-Energiesystem

by Industrial Design College of LAFA

Client: LuXun Academy of Fine Arts

A' Design Award in Eisen Winner in Nachhaltiges Produkt Category

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The Design

About Photosynthetic City Solar-Biomasse-Energiesystem

Photosynthetic City ist ein kombiniertes Solar- und Biomasse-Energiesystem, das für bestehende Stadtgebäude konzipiert wurde. Auf dem Dach werden Solarmodule auf Stahlrahmen montiert, während Pflanzmodule aus recyceltem Spritzgusskunststoff die Gebäudeoberfläche bedecken. Die Pflanzmodule verfügen über kleine Öffnungen, die überschüssiges Regenwasser nach unten leiten, sodass jede Pflanze mit Wasser und Nährstoffen versorgt wird. Die Pflanzenreste werden gesammelt und in einer Kraft-Wärme-Kopplungs-Dampfturbine verbrannt, um Strom zu erzeugen. Zugleich speichern die Pflanzen Kohlenstoff, reinigen die Luft und mindern den Lärm, wodurch der Bedarf an konventioneller Energie sinkt.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Eisen

Photosynthetic City Solar-Biomasse-Energiesystem ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Eisen, einer prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für gute Designs, die die beruflichen und industriellen Anforderungen erfüllen, die an gut gestaltete Schöpfungen gestellt werden. Eisen-Gewinner zeigen großes Können, hohe Spezialisierung, fachkundiges Verständnis und die kreative Kapazität ihrer Schöpfer. Von Photosynthetic City Solar-Biomasse-Energiesystem wird erwartet, dass es eine hochgeschätzte, bewunderte und geliebte Schöpfung ist, die praktisch und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Eisen prämierte Design integriert bewährte Branchenverfahren und weist kompetente technische Merkmale in Verbindung mit Know-how und Talent auf. Photosynthetic City Solar-Biomasse-Energiesystem wird für seine Gründlichkeit geschätzt und ist darauf ausgelegt, Verbesserungen der Lebensqualität zu liefern, die dazu beitragen, die Welt zu einem besseren Ort zu machen.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The project provides a new type of energy structure for the future, that is, the combined energy of solar energy and biomass. It is implanted into the city by means of building transformation, reducing the use of traditional energy and relieving the pressure on the environment brought by energy. It is worth mentioning that the planting part can not only sequester carbon, but also purify the air and reduce noise, which can create a good community environment.
Dimensions & Packaging: Small solar installation:Width 1810mm x Depth 1640mm x Height 1224mm
Big solar installation:Width 14000mm x Depth 10000mm x Height 4400mm
Planting Module:Width 1000mm x Depth 460mm x Height 900mm
Tags: Clean Energy, Green Plant, Modularization, System, Environment
Production Technology: The solar power generation device involves steel frames and solar panels, and the planting part of the building is made of recycled plastic injection molding。
Design Challenge: How to combine the whole system with the original building and minimize the cost of plant maintenance is a huge challenge for this project. The most distinctive feature of the photosynthetic city is the planting module, which has holes on its surface, and its unique shape can drain excess water along the surface and collect it downwards, so that all plants can obtain nutrients.
Research: Conduct research on the current energy structure and try to replace it with clean energy. The energy source of the photosynthetic city is the sun, and the plants are irrigated by rainwater. When the plants grow, they absorb carbon dioxide and purify the air. When they decay, they are burned to generate electricity and remove trace amounts of waste gas. During the whole process, the external energy source of the system is only light energy, and the only waste produced is carbon dioxide that was originally absorbed.
Inspiration: Inspired by the energy structure of Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. Singapore's Gardens by the Bay is clever enough to keep its energy consumption at the same level as a large shopping mall through solar and biomass energy. It is interesting to place such energy structures in cities.
Project Duration: The project started in November 2022 and finished in February 2023 in Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts.
Operation Flow: The solar power generation module and the plant planting module are installed on the surface of the building, and the plant waste is collected and sent to the CHP steam turbine power generation device to be converted into electrical energy. The solar energy will power the building together with the plant waste.
Team Members: Designer: Xue Wenkai
Designer: Du Heli
Designer: Li Yuankai
Designer: Xue Bomu
Designer: Wang Xi
Image Credits: Image #1: Designer Xue Wenkai, Du Heli, Li Yuankai, Xue Bomu and Wang Xi, Photosynthetic City, 2023
Image #2: Designer Xue Wenkai, Du Heli, Li Yuankai, Xue Bomu and Wang Xi, Photosynthetic City, 2023
Image #3: Designer Xue Wenkai, Du Heli, Li Yuankai, Xue Bomu and Wang Xi, Photosynthetic City, 2023
Image #4: Designer Xue Wenkai, Du Heli, Li Yuankai, Xue Bomu and Wang Xi, Photosynthetic City, 2023
Image #5: Designer Xue Wenkai, Du Heli, Li Yuankai, Xue Bomu and Wang Xi, Photosynthetic City, 2023