Check out this photo of the Ericsson Tower Tube–a stunning example of Swedish design, which is not only attractive but also amazingly energy efficient. Here’s more on this bizarre structure that is not likely to be in the US real soon but would be more attractive than those giant metal towers with fake tree branches:
The Ericsson Tower Tube is an innovative construction that houses
base stations and antennas, fully encapsulating them in an
aesthetic, energy-efficient and environmentally friendly tower. It
employs cutting-edge design and building materials, and can be built
in a variety of shapes and sizes, with customized finishes that make
it a natural fit for any landscape.
Turns out Ericsson is leading the green way in the telecom world:
Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC), the world’s leading telecommunications
supplier, was honored as “Best in Class” in its approach to climate
change disclosure in a report released by the Carbon Disclosure
Project (CDP), a coalition of over 315 global investors with more
than USD 41 trillion in assets. Ericsson was the only
telecommunications supplier and Swedish company to be named in the
leadership index.
Ericsson is not shy about praising themselves for this effort:
Ericsson threw out the rule book to create the Tower Tube. It
embraced revolutionary thinking and cast aside established
conventions to transform an extraordinary idea into reality.
Hopefully their immodesty is justified.