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Bronze: Solar water heating and rainwater tower, Florianópolis, Brazil

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Interior view of the tower.

Schematic diagram.

Plant and location.

For new and existing houses.

Overview of the system.

Allows for easy maintenance.

Components of the tower.

The tower structure can be modular, adapting to different needs and local situations.

The sustainable tower combines the use of solar energy, rainwater collection and potable water storage.

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Background

Components

Quantum change and transferability

Economic performance and compatibility

Ecological quality and energy conservation

Contextual and aesthetic impact

Ethical standards and social equity

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Holcim Awards Bronze 2008 Latin America winners.

Holcim Awards Bronze 2008 Latin America: (l-r) Roberto Lamberts, Maria Andrea Triana Montes, Marcio Andrade, and Carlos Bühler.

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