Cities account for the biggest share of energy consumption, CO2 emissions and environmental impact, half the world’s population already lives in cities, and the number of city dwellers is rapidly growing.
Extensive research has been carried out by Siemens in order to help cities identify and understand new urban challenges and highlight workable solutions. The Crystal showcases global trends and challenges alongside existing technological solutions to build environmentally sustainable, liveable and prosperous cities.
Some of the exhibits to explore include Go Electric; looking into solutions providing sustainable energy to cities, improved energy storage and uptake of renewable. The ‘Future Life’ theatre invites us to imagine how cities might look in 2050. Other exhibits to explore include water efficiency, transport infrastructure and making cities more resilient.
Further information about the different exhibits can be found here: https://www.thecrystal.org/exhibition.html
Aside from the exhibitions, The Crystal is one of the world’s greenest buildings, achieving outstanding BREEAM accreditation. The Crystal is an all-electric building that uses solar power and a ground source heat pump to generates its own energy as well as incorporating rainwater harvesting, black water treatment and automated building management systems.
To visit the Crystal and its exhibitions:
The Crystal is located close the Royal Victoria DLR station and the Emirates Royal Docks cable car station.
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Entry is free for all persons under 18 years with photo ID
Entry is free for residents of the London Borough of Newham with proof of ID and a letter/document sent in the last three months detailing name and address
Standard entry is £8
Green Growth Generation theme: People and Places