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Skyscrapers in cities like Bahrain and New York are using wind turbines to generate clean energy. The Bahrain World Trade Center’s turbines produce 15% of the building’s energy needs, while the Strata Tower in New York uses rooftop turbines to power common areas.

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Skyscrapers are known for their towering heights, but did you know they can also harness wind energy? In cities like Bahrain and New York, architects are designing skyscrapers with built-in wind turbines to generate clean energy.

The Bahrain World Trade Center is a pioneer in this field. Its twin towers are connected by three large wind turbines, which generate about 15% of the building’s energy needs. The turbines are strategically placed to capture the strong winds that flow between the towers.

In New York, the Strata Tower features wind turbines on its roof, providing electricity for the building’s common areas. These turbines are designed to blend seamlessly with the building’s architecture, making them both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

Using wind energy in skyscrapers has several benefits. It reduces reliance on fossil fuels, lowers electricity costs, and helps buildings achieve green certifications like LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).

However, there are challenges. Wind turbines in urban areas must be carefully designed to minimize noise and vibrations. Additionally, not all cities have consistent wind patterns, making this technology location-specific.

Fun fact: The Bahrain World Trade Center’s turbines are the first in the world to be integrated into a skyscraper’s design!

What is one example of a wind-powered skyscraper?

Empire State BuildingBahrain World Trade CenterBurj KhalifaEiffel Tower

How much energy do the turbines in the Bahrain World Trade Center generate?

5%10%15%20%

Where are the wind turbines located in the Bahrain World Trade Center?

On the roofBetween the twin towersUndergroundInside the building

What is one benefit of wind-powered skyscrapers?

They increase fossil fuel useThey reduce electricity costsThey produce more pollutionThey are harder to design

What is one challenge of using wind turbines in skyscrapers?

They are too quietThey require consistent wind patternsThey are inexpensive to installThey are not functional

What green certification is mentioned in the passage?

ISOLEEDENERGY STARBREEAM

What is the fun fact mentioned in the passage?

The Bahrain World Trade Center has the first integrated wind turbines in a skyscraperWind turbines are only used in rural areasSkyscrapers cannot generate energyWind turbines are not used in modern buildings

What is one feature of the Strata Tower’s wind turbines?

They are undergroundThey blend with the building’s architectureThey are noisyThey are used for heating

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