As I was walking along the embankment the other day towards London bridge, I couldn't help but admire this ingenious bit of architecture. Nicknamed the 'gherkin,' it exists as the second tallest building in the city of London at 180m tall. Not only does it look impressive with its curved glass exterior that makes a clear impact within the London skyline, it is also environmentally friendly. I feel even more attracted to the gherkin knowing that it has energy saving methods and uses half the power of a similar sized tower. The gaps in the floors create six shafts to create a double glazing effect that insulates the office in the winter and and keeps it naturally ventilated in the summer months. 
Working in a place such as the gherkin that lets so much light into flood the office space and the magnificent 360 degree views of the city skyline must keep make such a difference to the way you feel. It stands there looking so effortlessly cool and smug, not only because of it's sleek design but also because of it's Eco friendly nature.
In considering this point, i thought of the other things in our society that have a similar impact and i thought of the 'Prius.' This is a half electric run car that makes almost no noise as it glides through the busy London roads. My family have owned a Prius for a few years now, so i can relate to this feeling of smugness as i drive through the congestion zone free of charge and enjoy the smooth ride of the vehicle. Road rage has become a thing of the past since driving this car!
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