Beauty and sustainability form the basis of an ambitious project for the 2016 Olympic Games: Solar City Tower – by the RAFAA Architectural Studio – is a 16-metre high house covered entirely with solar panels as a symbol,of the Games and also to create energy . Part of the power generated by the panels will serve to force sea water to the top of the tower.
 

Then as it tumbles down, further energy will be generated and used around the circuit of the Games.
This zero-impact project is to be installed in Guanabara Bay. Like Rio’s iconic Christ the Redeemer, Solar City Tower will come to symbolize the city – a perfect fusion of architecture and nature that underscores and strengthens the image of Brazil as world leader in safeguarding the environment.