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China Sponge City
China Sponge City
hydrological cycle,this puts huge pressure on land use and water supplies.
This is the model of "sponge city",sponge cities are designed to soak up as much extra
water as possible.
The pores in the roads,allow water to pass through it and infiltrate into the subsoil.
Not only the roads can help in filtering water but wetlands,storage tunnels,rain gardens and
bioswales are built,which helps make it more "spongier".
This city acts like a giant sponge, absorbing and collecting water when necessary.
They not only aid drainage to prevent flooding, but also to serve as a source of water, that
can be reused during times of drought.
HYDRO PANELS
A hydropanel is a device that resembles a solar panel that pulls water out of the air, powered
only by solar energy.The pure water is mineralized for health and taste.This water can be
plumbed directly in your home for easy enjoyment.
Since 1990,the proportion of China's population living in cities has doubled, and these
innovative solutions will help .