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Architects envision a green, solar-powered skyscraper

AGreenLiving

Warsaw-based architecture firm FAAB Architektura has unveiled designs for the Vertical Oasis Building, a conceptual skyscraper that would use renewable energy to reduce its carbon footprint. BIPV active panels and glazing made with “clearview power technology” would allow all parts of the facade to harness solar energy.

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? 2023’s Most Headliney-Headlines #178

Climate Tech VC

Since the IRA passed, 265 clean energy and manufacturing projects worth $100B+ have been announced. 🔋 Renewables + storage turned out to be price competitive against fossil fuels after Lazard’s Levelized Cost of Electricity analysis included intermittency costs for the first time. Got other major headlines we missed?

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? Green linings & lessons from breakthroughs #159

Climate Tech VC

Geologic hydrogen raises $91M and heating and cooling efficiency draws in $67M. ⚡ Fervo Energy shared successful results from a 30-day flow test of its enhanced geothermal system at its pilot site in Nevada. John Kerry meets with China and the Biden administration raises the price of drilling and mining on federal land.