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60.The Rise of the Green Building 绿色建筑的兴起 1.It is officially known as The Swiss Re Tower, or 30 St Mary Axe. Londoners universally refer to the new 41-storey building as The Gherkin,though it actually looks more like a pine cone. As a typical example of green architecture, what is most remarkable about the building is its energy-efficiency. Thanks to its artful design and some fancy technology, it is expected to consume up to 50% less energy than a comparable conventional office building. Green architecture is changing the way buildings are designed, built and run. 1.它的正式名为瑞士再保险公司大楼或圣玛丽.阿克斯30号