This project centers around the design and fabrication of a 4-meter-high 3D-printed skin for an energy-generating tower that combines both wind and solar energy. The tower's four arms operate similarly to boat navigation systems, using wind flow to generate energy while also capturing solar power through panels positioned on top.

Main Design Concept:
The skin's design reflects principles of organic and ecological materials, using Pure.Tech mineral technology to actively capture CO2 from the atmosphere, contributing to air purification. The driving factor behind the skin's form and texture is bioreceptivity, which increases surface area, creating a structure that not only cleans the air but also interacts with biological systems.

Driving Factors:
Ecology and Economy:
This project fits into a larger vision that sees ecology and economy as intertwined. The skin contributes to both local ecological improvements and economic sustainability through carbon capture and local energy generation.

Ecological Urbanism:
The tower represents a key element in a vision for an ecological city, where such devices contribute to urban biodiversity, self-sufficiency, and local energy production. On the macro level, this project supports the idea of ecological urbanism, emphasizing energy generation, self-sufficiency, and biodiversity. On the micro level, it focuses on the capture of CO2 and the role of bioreceptive membranes, with both form and material actively contributing to ecological processes.

Natural Forms Driven by Wind Flow:
The natural, organic form of the tower and its skin is shaped by the wind flow, creating a structure that harmonizes with its environment while optimizing functionality. This integration of form and function results in an efficient and visually striking energy generator.

Fabrication:
Using large-scale robotic 3D printing, we achieved the precise and complex forms necessary for this design. The tactile and textured surface reflects its bioreceptive role while also maintaining the structural integrity required to house a solar-wind energy generator.

Located at the Palacio de la Magdalena in Santander, Spain, the project stands as a forward-thinking contribution to the dialogue of ecological urbanism and local energy generation, offering a tangible example of how innovative technologies and materials can transform the urban landscape into an ecologically responsive environment.