Summary: The integration of technology and environmental protection in the World Expo is blowing a low-carbon wind. Looking at the Shanghai World Expo venues on the map, the most colorful one is green. When entering the World Expo venue, you will also find that green is the basic color of the entire venue. When looking down at the Shanghai World Expo Park from the sky, you will find that the top of the Expo themed pavilion, hidden in the green field, presents a blue color, which complements the sky and is particularly eye-catching. These green and blue colors not only make people feel cool, but also embody the low-carbon concept of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. The landscape design at the top of the World Expo theme pavilion is not a simple design, but a highlight of the integration of solar energy and architecture

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The integration of technology and environmental protection in the World Expo is blowing a low-carbon wind. Looking at the Shanghai World Expo venues on the map, the most colorful one is green. When entering the World Expo venue, you will also find that green is the basic color of the entire venue. When looking down at the Shanghai World Expo Park from the sky, you will find that the top of the Expo themed pavilion, hidden in the green field, presents a blue color, which complements the sky and is particularly eye-catching. These greens and colors not only make people feel cool, but also embody the low-carbon concept of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.

The landscape design at the top of the World Expo Theme Pavilion is not a simple design, but a highlight of the integration of solar energy and architecture. They are perfectly integrated with the building, and also showcase low-carbon power, allowing the role of solar energy to be fully utilized. "A staff member at the Shanghai World Expo Park introduced the design concept of the top of the World Expo Theme Pavilion to reporters. Most of the buildings in the World Expo venue are low-carbon buildings, and about 60% of the energy supply comes from solar energy.

It is reported that in order to make the 2010 Shanghai World Expo a low-carbon Expo, Shanghai has released the "Overall Plan for the 'Low Carbon Expo' of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo in China". The "Low Carbon Expo" aims to comprehensively practice low-carbon development, fully showcase low-carbon achievements, and widely disseminate low-carbon concepts as its three major goals; Actively promote the implementation of various carbon compensation projects, strive to offset 60% -70% of carbon emissions before the end of the Shanghai World Expo, and basically achieve carbon balance within 4-5 years after the Shanghai World Expo.

The green coverage rate in the Shanghai World Expo Park is over 50%, with over 80% of the venues adopting roof greening, three-dimensional greening, and indoor greening. The protection and utilization of old buildings account for about 1/5 of the total construction area of the Expo Park, and over 60% of the road surface is made of construction waste and steel slag. 432 new energy vehicles have been put into use in the Expo Park, and the proportion of clean and renewable energy use has reached over 50%.

Dazzling low-carbon buildings

The exhibition hall of "Shangde Low Carbon Concept Pavilion" in the Shanghai World Expo Park covers an area of nearly 2000 square meters. From its name, it is clear that this is an exhibition hall promoting low-carbon concepts. According to the staff of the museum, the Shangde Low Carbon Concept Museum focuses on the past, present, and future of energy development and utilization in the process of human civilization. Through profound reflection on the environmental crisis caused by fossil fuels, as well as the display of new energy, carbon neutrality, and a low-carbon bright future, it advocates people to love their home planet and choose a low-carbon life that saves energy and reduces emissions.

The various small games and electronic devices in the exhibition hall are conveying the concept of energy conservation, emission reduction, low-carbon and environmental protection to people. Among them, the most attractive one is a carbon emission calculator, which has display blocks for clothes, airplanes, trains, etc. on its screen. Visitors can touch the display blocks to calculate their carbon emissions for various activities throughout the day. A device next to the carbon emission calculator is labeled with the words "Please Design", which can analyze and judge whether the materials provided by visitors, such as wall thickness, building materials, and furniture, are environmentally friendly.

The reporter saw at the Portugal National Pavilion that the entire venue was built with cork. According to the staff, different patterns, sizes, and colors of cork can be made into different shapes, forming various design styles and allowing visitors to experience unlimited creative space in design.

The Portugal National Pavilion is divided into four major "moments" in a thematic format, showcasing Portugal's history, culture, economy, and national life through the foyer, colonnade, electronic screens, and themed exhibition areas, showcasing the connection between Portugal and China over the past five centuries and its impact on modern Portugal.

The selection of cork as a creative example of environmental protection aims to promote the image of Portugal. The exhibition hall not only showcases the concept of modern urban sustainable development, but also emphasizes the important role this concept plays in Portugal's economic and environmental policies, "said a staff member of the Portugal National Pavilion.

Cork as a building material has many advantages. Firstly, it is environmentally friendly. Cork is a 100% natural and recyclable material made from the bark of cork oak trees. Using cork as a building design material in residential and commercial buildings can help obtain LEED certification from the American Green Building Council. Secondly, it is aesthetically pleasing. Cork naturally swells and comes in a variety of colors to choose from, and can be cut into squares, diamonds, stars, circles, and any other shape. The third is health and comfort. The internal structure of cork is a honeycomb shaped airbag, which makes the cork floor very soft, reducing the pressure on the legs and soles of the feet when walking on the floor. At the same time, cork can isolate hot and cold, shock and electricity. Cork flooring can also reduce noise and create a peaceful home environment. It can also be waterproof, insect proof, anti indentation, and anti allergic. ”The staff explained in detail to the visitors the advantages of cork.

Low carbon concept cars lead the trend

At the Japan Pavilion in the Shanghai World Expo Park, a robot shaped "i-real" concept car attracted the attention of many visitors. It not only showcases the beautiful scene of low-carbon life in the performance, but also carries Kunqu opera performers on stage in the final theme performance, conveying the theme of a better future life through the integration of tradition and the future.

Upon closer inspection of the "i-real" concept car, its design does resemble that of a dynamic robot. According to the staff, its power comes from lithium-ion batteries. In walking mode, the "i-real" concept car has a speed of 6 kilometers per hour, and its "eyes" - the driver's line of sight - can reach the height of a normal person walking, which is in line with people's habits; In driving mode, it is like a cool mini car, with a top speed of up to 30 kilometers per hour.

It is reported that the "i-real" concept car is highly environmentally friendly, with a compact appearance and low energy consumption. It can also travel faster and smoother, making it an ideal short distance transportation tool for people. Its carbon emissions are 1/4-1/5 of compact cars, and its footprint is only 1/6-1/8 of compact cars, which is in line with the concept of sustainable development. Its interior and exterior are mainly made of plant-based materials, which also reflects the concept of environmental protection.

In addition to the low-carbon products exhibited in various exhibition halls, the street lights in the Shanghai World Expo Park are all light-emitting diode (LED) street lights, and the buses are new energy vehicles. The energy supply of each venue mainly relies on solar facilities. In addition, the collection and treatment rate of rainwater and sewage in the Shanghai World Expo venues has reached 100%, and the comprehensive utilization rate of rainwater and sewage has exceeded 30%; 100% recycling and utilization of engineering waste and garbage, with resource utilization reaching over 50%.