<aside> <img src="/icons/info-alternate_gray.svg" alt="/icons/info-alternate_gray.svg" width="40px" /> The “gameplay elements” section is dedicated to the various structures at the players’ disposal to construct and shape their virtual cities.

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Game Structures:

• Houses

  Wealthy houses could be unlocked with high happiness and sciency houses with high science levels

  Houses generate money by taxing the inhabitants.

  • Tiny House: Small, minimalist homes that have a lower environmental impact due to their reduced size and resource needs. Inhabitants Hosted 2, Pollution 5, Energy Required 10, Money Generated 20.

  • Bungalow: A small, single-story home with an inviting front porch. Inhabitants Hosted 4, Pollution 15, Energy Required 25, Money Generated 40.

  • Duplex: A residential building containing two homes. It's a space-efficient way to increase population capacity. Inhabitants Hosted 8, Pollution 25, Energy Required 35, Money Generated 80.

  • Apartment Complex: Larger residential structures that hold multiple dwelling units. These could have different levels of environmental efficiency based on the building materials used and the inclusion of things like shared solar power or efficient heating and cooling systems. Inhabitants Hosted 50, Pollution 60, Energy Required 80, Money Generated 500.

  • Mansion: Large, opulent homes for wealthier residents, which could increase your city's prestige. Inhabitants Hosted 10, Pollution 40, Energy Required 60, Money Generated 200.

  • Condominiums: Multi-unit buildings where each unit is owned individually, offering more population density. Inhabitants Hosted 30, Pollution 50, Energy Required 70, Money Generated 300.

  • Townhouse: A row of connected homes that share sidewalls. These could help efficiently use space in more crowded parts of your city. Inhabitants Hosted 20, Pollution 35, Energy Required 40, Money Generated 200.

  • Farmhouse: A rural style home, which could fit in with an agricultural or countryside aesthetic. Inhabitants Hosted 6, Pollution 25, Energy Required 30, Money Generated 60.

  • Victorian House: Characterized by intricate details and steep roofs, these homes could add a historical touch to your city. Inhabitants Hosted 8, Pollution 30, Energy Required 40, Money Generated 80.

  • Colonial House: Homes inspired by 18th-century European architecture, featuring symmetrical facades and grand entrances. Inhabitants Hosted 8, Pollution 30, Energy Required 40, Money Generated 80.

  • Cottage: Small, cozy homes that could fit in with a more rustic or quaint city aesthetic. Inhabitants Hosted 4, Pollution 15, Energy Required 25, Money Generated 40.

  • Penthouse: Luxurious apartments on the top floor of high-rise buildings, offering high status and prestige. Inhabitants Hosted 6, Pollution 30, Energy Required 55, Money Generated 180.

  • Mobile Homes: Affordable, transportable homes that could provide a different kind of housing option in your city. Inhabitants Hosted 4, Pollution 20, Energy Required 25, Money Generated 40.

  • Cabins: Wooden homes that could fit in with a more natural or wilderness-themed city. Inhabitants Hosted 4, Pollution 15, Energy Required 25, Money Generated 40.

    Unlockable with Science:

  • Eco House: Environmentally friendly houses with features like solar panels, rainwater harvesting systems, and green roofs. Inhabitants Hosted 4, Pollution 3, Energy Required 20, Money Generated 60.

  • Cob House: Made from natural materials like clay, straw, and sand. These houses have a lower carbon footprint due to the sustainable building materials used. Inhabitants Hosted 4, Pollution 2, Energy Required 15, Money Generated 60.

  • Tree House: A house built in or around a tree, adding a unique aesthetic to the city and providing additional CO2 absorption through the tree. Inhabitants Hosted 2, Pollution 1, Energy Required 10, Money Generated 30.

  • Eco Condos: Multi-family residential buildings with shared amenities that are designed to be eco-friendly. Could incorporate features like a shared geothermal heating/cooling system, green roofs, or communal electric vehicle charging stations. Inhabitants Hosted 30, Pollution 7, Energy Required 50, Money Generated 350.

  • Recycled Material House: Homes built from recycled or reclaimed materials, emphasizing reuse and reducing waste. Inhabitants Hosted 6, Pollution 4, Energy Required 20, Money Generated 90.

  • Earthship Home: Self-sufficient homes that utilize natural and upcycled materials in construction and rely on renewable energy and rainwater harvesting. Inhabitants Hosted 4, Pollution 2, Energy Required 15, Money Generated 60.

  • Container Homes: Made from repurposed shipping containers, these homes have a cool, modern aesthetic and a lower environmental footprint due to the reuse of materials. Inhabitants Hosted 2, Pollution 5, Energy Required 10, Money Generated 30.

  • Straw Bale House: An eco-friendly home made from straw bales. Straw is a renewable resource and provides excellent insulation, reducing energy needs for heating and cooling. Inhabitants Hosted 4, Pollution 3, Energy Required 15, Money Generated 60.

  • Hempcrete House: Houses made from Hempcrete, a bio-composite material that is an environmentally friendlier alternative to concrete. Inhabitants Hosted 4, Pollution 4, Energy Required 20, Money Generated 60.

  • Passive House: These are ultra-efficient homes that require very little energy for heating or cooling. Inhabitants Hosted 4, Pollution 1, Energy Required 10, Money Generated 60.

  • Net-Zero House: Homes designed to produce as much renewable energy as they consume over the course of a year. Inhabitants Hosted 4, Pollution 0, Energy Required 20, Money Generated 70.

  • Underground House: A house built partially or entirely underground, benefiting from the earth's insulation to maintain a steady temperature year-round. Inhabitants Hosted 4, Pollution 2, Energy Required 15, Money Generated 60.

  • Water House: Floating houses built on bodies of water in your city. This could be another unique aspect of your game that also presents unique challenges and opportunities for players. Inhabitants Hosted 4, Pollution 4, Energy Required 25, Money Generated 70.

• Energy Sources

  1. Coal Power Plant: Traditional and inexpensive to construct but contributes significantly to air pollution. Pollution 80, Energy Production 70, Maintenance Costs 50.
  2. Nuclear Power Plant: Uses nuclear fission to generate a large amount of electricity. While it produces no CO2 emissions, it creates nuclear waste and potential risks associated with accidents or misuse. Pollution 25, Energy Production 90, Maintenance Costs 80.
  3. Solar Panel: Converts sunlight directly into electricity. Ideal for areas with abundant sunlight. Pollution 1, Energy Production 15, Maintenance Costs 10.
  4. Wind Turbine: Harnesses the power of the wind to generate electricity. Works best in areas with consistent wind. Pollution 2, Energy Production 20, Maintenance Costs 15.
  5. Wind Turbine that stays in water (still gotta think about this one)
  6. Hydroelectric Dam: Generates electricity from the movement of water. Requires a river or other large body of water. Pollution 10, Energy Production 80, Maintenance Costs 75.
  7. Geothermal Plant: Taps into the earth's natural heat to generate electricity. Efficient and renewable but largely location-dependent and requires significant maintenance. Pollution 15, Energy Production 60, Maintenance Costs 70.
  8. Biomass Plant: Produces energy from organic materials but the combustion process can release pollutants. Pollution 55, Energy Production 60, Maintenance Costs 50.
  9. Natural Gas Plant: Burns natural gas to produce electricity. More efficient than coal but still emits greenhouse gases. Pollution 50, Energy Production 70, Maintenance Costs 50.
  10. Tidal Power Station: Harnesses the energy of the ocean's tides to generate electricity. Requires a coastal location and high initial investment. Pollution 15, Energy Production 60, Maintenance Costs 80.
  11. Wave Power Station: Generates electricity from the energy in ocean waves. Requires a coastal location and significant initial investment. Pollution 15, Energy Production 50, Maintenance Costs 85.
  12. Concentrated Solar Power Plant: Uses mirrors or lenses to concentrate sunlight onto a small area to generate electricity. Requires lots of space and sun to operate effectively. Pollution 5, Energy Production 75, Maintenance Costs 55.
  13. Fuel Cell Systems: Converts the chemical potential energy from a fuel into electricity. Fuel cells are often expensive to build and maintain. Pollution 20, Energy Production 60, Maintenance Costs 75.
  14. Anaerobic Digestion Facility: Generates energy from organic waste, turning it into biogas for heat or electricity. Requires continuous supply of organic waste. Pollution 20, Energy Production 55, Maintenance Costs 55.
  15. Thermoelectric Generator: Converts waste heat into electricity. The amount of electricity generated is relatively small. Pollution 10, Energy Production 40, Maintenance Costs 50.
  16. Fusion Power Plant: A future technology that could provide abundant power with virtually no pollution. Requires a massive initial investment and ongoing maintenance. Pollution 5, Energy Production 90, Maintenance Costs 90.
  17. Space-Based Solar Power Plant: Provides a massive amount of energy continuously but requires enormous initial investment and high ongoing costs for maintenance and operations. Pollution 5, Energy Production 95, Maintenance Costs 95.

• Co2 Absorbing Structures (with descriptions)

1. Recycling Station: Conveniently placed stations that encourage recycling among residents. Absorbed CO2: 0, Daily CO2 Production: -5, Energy Required: 5, Maintenance Costs: 10.
2. Recycling center (this is a big structure, look for it online check this https://elements.envato.com/isometric-smart-waste-recycling-vector-concept-BNFSSG)

• Trees

  1. Oak Tree: A large and long-lived tree species that's known for its high CO2 absorption. Absorbed CO2: 60, Energy Required: 0, Maintenance Costs: 10.
  2. Pine Tree: Pine trees grow fast and can store a lot of carbon. They are evergreen, providing CO2 absorption year-round. Absorbed CO2: 50, Energy Required: 0, Maintenance Costs: 8.
  3. Sequoia Tree: One of the largest and oldest tree species in the world, Sequoias are excellent carbon absorbers. Absorbed CO2: 80, Energy Required: 0, Maintenance Costs: 12.
  4. Willow Tree: Known for their fast growth rates, Willow trees can absorb a lot of CO2 during their lifetimes. Absorbed CO2: 55, Energy Required: 0, Maintenance Costs: 7.
  5. Eucalyptus Tree: These trees grow quickly and have a high capacity for carbon sequestration. Absorbed CO2: 70, Energy Required: 0, Maintenance Costs: 10.
  6. Bamboo: Technically a grass but often grouped with trees, bamboo grows incredibly quickly and absorbs CO2 at a high rate. Absorbed CO2: 65, Energy Required: 0, Maintenance Costs: 8.
  7. Poplar Tree: Poplar trees are fast-growing and effective at storing carbon, making them a good choice for carbon sequestration. Absorbed CO2: 60, Energy Required: 0, Maintenance Costs: 8.
  8. Fir Tree: Fir trees are evergreens, meaning they absorb CO2 year-round, and they are known for their carbon storage ability. Absorbed CO2: 55, Energy Required: 0, Maintenance Costs: 9.
  9. Maple Tree: These trees are known for their ability to absorb and store significant amounts of carbon. Absorbed CO2: 60, Energy Required: 0, Maintenance Costs: 10.
  10. Beech Tree: Beech trees have a long lifespan and grow to large sizes, enabling them to absorb a lot of CO2 over their lives. Absorbed CO2: 70, Energy Required: 0, Maintenance Costs: 10.

  Structures:

1. Biofiltration Towers: Large towers filled with vegetation, designed to absorb pollutants and CO2 from the surrounding air. Absorbed CO2: 60, Energy Required: 20, Maintenance Costs: 40.
2. Algae-based Facades: Building facades designed to cultivate algae, which absorb CO2 at a high rate. Absorbed CO2: 50, Energy Required: 15, Maintenance Costs: 25.
3. Carbon Capture Gardens: Gardens using specific plants known for their high CO2 absorption rates. Absorbed CO2: 30, Energy Required: 5, Maintenance Costs: 10.
4. Carbon Mineralization Towers: Towers that chemically convert CO2 into mineral form, effectively sequestering it. Absorbed CO2: 70, Energy Required: 30, Maintenance Costs: 50.
5. Artificial Photosynthesis Structures: Structures that use technology to mimic the natural process of photosynthesis, converting CO2 into energy. Absorbed CO2: 80, Energy Required: 30, Maintenance Costs: 60.
6. CO2-absorbing Pavements: Pavements coated with a special material that absorbs CO2, turning it into harmless minerals. Absorbed CO2: 10, Energy Required: 0, Maintenance Costs: 5.
7. Carbon Sequestration Forests: Large forest areas specifically managed for their ability to absorb and store large amounts of CO2. Absorbed CO2: 100, Energy Required: 0, Maintenance Costs: 40.

• Decorations

1. Flowers
2. Bench: Simple, functional seating for residents to rest. Absorbed CO2: 0, Daily CO2 Production: 0, Energy Required: 0, Maintenance Costs: 5.