Green Island
Urban Power Substation for T.E.N
The power substation integrates sustainable design and urban functionality to redefine public infrastructure. Its double skin facade features solar panels on the south and east for energy efficiency, while planting troughs on green walls enrich the north and west. The southern facade reduces noise pollution and transforms the area into a linear park, creating opportunities for pedestrian activity and community interaction. This innovative approach highlights how essential infrastructure can contribute to both environmental and social well-being.
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Green Island in your language: we provide project translations across multiple languages: Stedelike Kragonderstasie AF, Nënstacion Elektrik Urban SQ, የከተማ ኃይል መቀየሪያ ጣቢያ AM, محطة تحويل كهربائية حضرية AR, Քաղաքային էլեկտրական ենթակայան HY, নগৰীয় বিদ্যুৎ উপকেন্দ্ৰ AS, Şəhər Elektrik Yarımstansiyası AZ, Hiriko Energia Azpiestazioa EU, Гарадская электрычная падстанцыя BE, শহুরে বিদ্যুৎ সাবস্টেশন BN, Urbana trafostanica BS, Градска електрическа подстанция BG, မြို့ပြလျှပ်စစ်ခွဲစခန်း MY, Subestació Elèctrica Urbana CA, Substasyon sa Kuryente sa Kasyudaran CEB, Substation ya Magetsi ya M'mzinda NY, 城市變電站 ZY, 城市变电站 ZH, Sottustazione Elettrica Urbana CO, Urbana trafostanica HR, Městská elektrická rozvodna CS, Bytransformerstation DA, Stedelijk Transformatorstation NL, Urba Elektra Substacio EO, Linnaline Alajaam ET, Kaupunkisähköasema FI, Sous-station Électrique Urbaine FR, Fo-stèisean Cumhachd Cathrach GD, Subestación Eléctrica Urbana GL, ურბანული ელექტროქვესადგური KA, Urbanes Umspannwerk DE, Αστικός Ηλεκτρικός Υποσταθμός EL, Subestación Pu'aka Táva Pegua GN, શહેરી વીજ સબસ્ટેશન GU, Sou-Estasyon Kouran Iben HT, Tashar Wutar Lantarki ta Birane HA, Waihona Ikehu Kūlanakauhale HAW, תחנת משנה עירונית HE, शहरी विद्युत सबस्टेशन HI, Chaw Hluav Taws Xob Hauv Nroog HMN, Városi Transzformátorállomás HU, Spennistöð í þéttbýli IS, Ebe Nchekwa na Nkesa Ọkụ Obodo IG, Gardu Induk Perkotaan ID, Fostáisiún Cumhachta Uirbeach GA, Sottostazione Elettrica Urbana IT, 都市型変電所 JA, Gardu Induk Perkotaan JV, ನಗರ ವಿದ್ಯುತ್ ಉಪಕೇಂದ್ರ KN, Қалалық Қуат Подстанциясы KK, ស្ថានីយ៍ផ្គត់ផ្គង់អគ្គិសនីទីក្រុង KM, Sitasiyo y'Amashanyarazi mu Mujyi RW, 도시형 전력 변전소 KO, وێستگەی کارەبای شارستانی KU, Шаардык Электр Подстанциясы KY, ສະຖານີແປງໄຟຕົວເມືອງ LO, Substatio Electricae Urbana LA, Pilsētas elektrostacija LV, Miestinė Elektros Pastotė LT, Urbann Stroumstatioun LB, Урбана Електрична Подстаница MK, Tobim-pamindrana Herinaratra ao an-Tanàna MG, Pencawang Kuasa Bandar MS, നഗര വൈദ്യുത സബ്സ്റ്റേഷൻ ML, Sottostazzjoni tal-Elettriku Urbana MT, Tūnga Hiko ā-Tāone MI, शहरी विद्युत उपकेंद्र MR, Хотын Цахилгаан Дэд Станц MN, शहरी विद्युत सबस्टेशन NE, Bytransformatorstasjon NO, Urban Transformatorstasjon NB, Subestacion Electrica Urbana OC, ସହରୀ ବିଦ୍ୟୁତ୍ ଉପକେନ୍ଦ୍ର OR, ښاري د بریښنا فرعي سټیشن PS, پست برق شهری FA, Miejska Stacja Transformatorowa PL, Subestação Elétrica Urbana PT, ਸ਼ਹਿਰੀ ਪਾਵਰ ਸਬਸਟੇਸ਼ਨ PA, Llaqtapi Kallpa Subestacion Wasi QU, Substație Electrică Urbană RO, Городская Электроподстанция RU, Fale Tu'uina Eletise o le Taulaga SM, नागरिक विद्युत् उपकेन्द्रम् SA, Urbana transformatorska stanica SR, Chiteshi Chemagetsi Chemudhorobha SN, شهري پاور سب اسٽيشن SD, නාගරික විදුලි උප ස්ථානය SI, Mestská elektrická rozvodňa SK, Mestna Transformatorska Postaja SL, Saldhigga Korrontada Magaalada SO, Setesene sa Motlakase sa Toropong ST, Subestación Eléctrica Urbana ES, Gardu Listrik Kota SU, Stesheni Ndogo ya Umeme ya Mijini SW, Urban Transformatorstation SV, Substasyon ng Kuryente sa Lunsod TL, Подстансияи барқии шаҳрӣ TG, நகர்ப்புற மின் உபபோநிலையம் TA, Шәһәр Электр Подстанциясе TT, పట్టణ విద్యుత్ ఉప కేంద్రం TE, สถานีไฟฟ้าย่อยในเมือง TH, གྲོང་ཁྱེར་གློག་ནུས་བརྗེ་འཕྲུལ་ཁང་། BO, ከተማዊ ናይ ሓይሊ ንኡስ ጣቢያ TI, Kentsel Enerji Trafo Merkezi TR, Şäher Elektrik Paýlaýjy Stansiýasy TK, Міська електропідстанція UK, شہری پاور سب اسٹیشن UR, شەھەر توك ئۆزگەرتكۈچ ستانسىيىسى UG, Shahar Elektr Podstansiyasi UZ, Trạm Biến Áp Đô Thị VI, Is-orsaf Bŵer Drefol CY, Stedsk Stroomûnderstasjon FY, Isitishi Sambane Esincedisayo Sasedolophu XH, שטאָטישע קראַפֿט אונטער-סטאַנציע YI, Àgbègbè Iná Mànàmáná Ìlú YO, Isiteshi Samandla Sasedolobheni ZU, Urban Power Substation EN.
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Unique Properties
The power substation uses a double-skin facade to create a “breathing, growing, and energy-storing” Green Island, blending infrastructure with vibrant public space. Solar panels on the south and east maximize energy efficiency, while the north and west feature green walls with planting troughs. The southern facade shields traffic noise and transforms the edge into a lively linear park, connecting neighborhoods and fostering community engagement.
Tags
Green Island, Public Space, Urban Infrastructure, Ecological Design, Sustainability, Power Substation, Double-skin Facade
Production Technology
The design was developed using a research-driven approach, integrating sustainable strategies and advanced modeling techniques. A double-skin facade system was employed, combining solar photovoltaic panels on sun-facing sides for energy efficiency and perforated aluminum panels with planting troughs on shaded facades to foster biodiversity. Parametric design tools optimized the facade's performance, ensuring a balance between functionality, aesthetics, and ecological benefits.
Design Challenge
The hardest part was balancing strict regulations with innovative design. Local laws restricted changes to building footprints, limiting structural flexibility. Socially, the challenge was transforming a utilitarian substation into a community asset. Technologically, optimizing the double-skin facade for energy efficiency while supporting dynamic green walls required advanced simulations. Overcoming these obstacles involved integrating research, creativity, and stakeholder collaboration.
Project Duration
The project designed in September 2024 in Shanghai, China.
Operation Flow
This project combines energy efficiency and urban vitality by using solar panels on sunlit sides to generate power and adjustable panels that provide shade and shelter for pedestrians. The green walls grow with the seasons, creating a dynamic and eco-friendly facade. The design transforms the space into a welcoming park, reducing noise, improving air quality, and connecting neighborhoods, making it both functional and inviting for the community.
Research
This applied research aimed to transform infrastructure into vibrant public spaces, focusing on sustainability and urban connectivity. Using sunlight analysis, energy modeling, and environmental simulations, we gathered data with parametric tools. Community feedback and expert insights informed the design. Results showed solar panels enhance energy efficiency, while green walls improve air quality and biodiversity. The project highlights how infrastructure can unite ecological, social, and functional goals.
Inspiration
This project was inspired by a desire to blend essential infrastructure with urban vitality. Motivated by the potential to turn functional structures into assets for the city, I aimed to create a sustainable design that balances energy efficiency with ecological and social benefits. Drawing from research in green architecture, the project transforms a passive boundary into an active public space that fosters harmony between nature and the urban environment.
Image Credits
All credit to Xudong Zhu
Project Overview
Green Island Urban Power Substation has been a Bronze winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design award category in the year 2024 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Bronze Recognition
Xudong Zhu was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2025, a testament to excellence of their work Green Island Urban Power Substation.
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Green Island Power Substation Wins Bronze A' Design Award for Sustainable Urban Integration
Xudong Zhu's Green Island project, completed in September 2024 in Shanghai, reimagines the urban power substation as a vibrant public space, blending energy efficiency, ecological design, and community engagement. Awarded Bronze in the 2025 A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award, the project demonstrates how essential infrastructure can enhance both environmental and social well-being in dense city environments.
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