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The Cybertecture Egg building design in India is a relatively new concept for structures, and it will no doubt bring elements together that will be used in our future buildings. The building concept is based on the world as an evolving ecosystem of life, and elements of the design along with intelligent systems will work harmoniously together to provide for the best space in which to work.
The design of the building encompasses 13 floors of offices that bring together iconic architecture, environmental design, intelligent systems, and new engineering to create an awe-inspiring landmark in the city.
The building's intelligent systems will monitor not only itself but the inhabitants as well, keeping track of each person's health, including such things as blood pressure and weight. The monitoring will trigger when a doctor is needed, ensuring that a balance of health is maintained.
James Law Cybertecture International, commissioned to create the unique structure, comments,
In the 21st Century, buildings will be different from 20th Century. They are no longer about concrete, steel and glass, but also the new intangible materials of technology, multimedia, intelligence and interactivity. Only recognizing this will bring a new form of architecture to light, namely a Cybertecture
Even the egg shape is carefully planned. By using this “Egg” shape, the structure has approximately 10-20% less surface area than a typical structure, making it more efficient to maintain. The building is angled with regards to the solar gain of the building, and a sky garden at the top of the building which aids in thermolysis (dissipation of heat from the surface) . Solar panels and wind turbines will provide additional energy, and a water filtration system will recover gray water for flushing and irrigation purposes. At the time of writing, plans were to have the design built by 2010.