Energy Roof Goes Up in Italy

The Energy Roof, designed by Coop Himmelb(l)au, is powered by the sun and wind, and is completely self-sufficient. The west wing is covered with solar cells while the east wing has 5 wind turbines. Located in Perugia, Italy, the decorative and strange looking canopy is an entrance to an underground gallery that displays the history of the city and connects to a metro station.

Via Coop Himmelb(l)au

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