Located in Dezhou, in the northwestern Chinese province of Shangdong, is the largest solar powered office b
uilding in the world. The 75,000 sq. foot fan-shaped structure is a multi-use facility with exhibition centers, meeting rooms and a hotel, all of which are solar powered. The building is designed specifically to, “underline the urgency of seeking renewable energy sources to replace fossil fuels.” Architecturally , the building was built in a sundial shape for the sole purpose of saving 30% more energy than China’s national standard.
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