Design studio Oxman has introduced a groundbreaking architectural concept with their new project, Eden Tower, a skyscraper designed to embody “ecological programming.” The tower, envisioned by founder Neri Oxman, is a series of stacked circular platforms, some directly supported by a central core, while others are suspended from columns. Each level is designed with unique topographies and landscapes, combining open-air spaces and enclosed glass areas for human habitation.
At the heart of the design is Oxman’s innovative use of AI in ecological programming, which optimizes building layouts by considering environmental factors like sunlight, wind, and contamination. The goal is to create structures that not only integrate with urban ecosystems but also actively enhance biodiversity and ecological resilience. According to Oxman, this technique allows architects to develop forms that can improve city living by reducing urban heat and increasing green spaces.
Drawing inspiration from modern architecture, such as Le Corbusier’s rooftop gardens, Oxman emphasized how AI could now technologically advance those ideas to suit contemporary urban challenges. By utilizing data on sun exposure, moisture, and soil conditions, the studio creates environments that support both human and non-human inhabitants, aiming to increase biodiversity and carbon capture.
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