Energy Anchor
Project description
"Energy Anchor" envisions a modular architectural system where living units are organized around shared energy towers. Rooted in low-carbon strategies—such as solar panels, ground-source heating, and green infrastructure—the project fosters a sustainable lifestyle by integrating energy flows, spatial flexibility, and community connection into a co-creation future.
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Prof. Feng DENG, assoc. prof. at Tongji, holds a PhD from Tongji and the TU Munich. A certified first-level architect in China and Design Director at ASA of TJAD, she specializes in nearly zero-energy buildings and renewable energy utilization.
Prof. Zhang QU, assoc. prof. at Tongji, focuses on architectural programming, post-occupancy evaluation, and design in historical contexts. Qu is a certified first-level architect and a member of ASC-APPC in China. He has degrees from Tongji and THU and was a visiting researcher at UC Berkeley. He has multiple publications and translation works.