SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Introducing Terra: The 135m pavilion that generates all its own water and energy

The roof of the Terra pavilion, which stands at one of the main entrances to the Dubai Expo.

The pavilion stands at one of the main entrances to the site and generates all its own water and energy. Image: Dezeen

Tom Ravenscroft
Editor, Dezeen
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The Sustainability Pavilion stands near one of the expo's entrances
The Sustainability Pavilion stands near one of the expo's entrances Image: Dezeen
It is sheltered by a large tree-like structure
It is sheltered by a large tree-like structure Image: Dezeen
The structure also supports over 1,000 solar panels.
The structure also supports over 1,000 solar panels. Image: Dezeen
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The canopy provides shade for the buildings containing the exhibitions.
The canopy provides shade for the buildings containing the exhibitions. Image: Dezeen
Gardens surrounding the pavilion contain Energy Trees.
Gardens surrounding the pavilion contain Energy Trees. Image: Dezeen
Exhibits show natural environments and demonstrate the impact humans are having
Exhibits show natural environments and demonstrate the impact humans are having Image: Dezeen
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