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The Zurich based RAFAA Architecture & Design announced to build a fully fledge environment friendly skyscraper. The newest landmark is located off the coasts of Rio de Janeiro.<\/span><\/p>\n

The building will be utilising solar power. The enormous energy generated waterfall skyscraper is a new concept and attraction ready for the next Olympics 2016.<\/span><\/p>\n

The colossal building features a large solar system to generate power during the day. Excessive energy will pump as seawater in to a tower and released again by nighttime. The tower generates power to the Olympic Village and the city of Rio.<\/span><\/p>\n

Apart from the iconic landmark sightseeing, on special occasions, water pumps out over the edges to create a waterfall. The tower is more than a sightseeing icon with the bungee jumping platform at level 90. Travel to Rio from London through our<\/span> cheap flights listings<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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