Green Island Urban Power Substation
Xudong Zhu
Architecture, Building and Structure Design Green Island Urban Power Substation by Xudong Zhu The power substation integrates sustainable design and urban functionality to redefine public infrastructure. Its double skin facade features solar panels on the south and east for energy efficiency, while planting troughs on green walls enrich the north and west. The southern facade reduces noise pollution and transforms the area into a linear park, creating opportunities for pedestrian activity and community interaction. This innovative approach highlights how essential infrastructure can contribute to both environmental and social well-being.
Bronze A' Design Award Winner
Green Island Urban Power Substation by Xudong Zhu is an esteemed winner of the A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award. Green Island Urban Power Substation earned the Bronze A' Design Award in 2025 and is showcased on Best Designs of the World among other remarkable designs. Explore the details of the project, discover other works by Xudong Zhu and see why Green Island Urban Power Substation design stands out from its competition.
About Green Island
Architecture, Building and Structure Design Green Island Urban Power Substation by Xudong Zhu The power substation integrates sustainable design and urban functionality to redefine public infrastructure. Its double skin facade features solar panels on the south and east for energy efficiency, while planting troughs on green walls enrich the north and west. The southern facade reduces noise pollution and transforms the area into a linear park, creating opportunities for pedestrian activity and community interaction. This innovative approach highlights how essential infrastructure can contribute to both environmental and social well-being. Green Island earned the Bronze A' Design Award, a respected level of recognition in the A' Design Award & Competition. Bronze A' Design Award works combine new ideas with skillful innovations, and are selected by a grand jury, as noteworthy entries in their respective categories, after fair, just, meritocratic and independent academic review, where entries are voted following blind peer-review process on pre-established, publicly-available evaluation criteria.
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