Finalist 2011 Skyscraper Competition: Fueled Rescuer Skyscraper for Disaster Zones

The Rescuer Skyscraper is an algae hydrogen-powered floating skyscraper proposal to be used as temporal shelter for disaster zones. It could also be used during the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the affected areas.

The project is based on the idea of producing bio-fuels through an ingenious algae farm that covers the top part of the structure. The algae will absorb CO2 as its main nutrient for photosynthesis and will produce hydrogen to be used in bioreactors.The geometry of the project resembles a vertical blimp with an open structure where housing units could be located.

Source: eVolo