D-Bone
May 15th '07, 09:29 AM
Source: http://www.ecogeek.org/content/view/618
A noobie architect decides that he's obviously the best guy to revolutionize office buildings and, next thing you know, he's designed a wind-powered rotating skyscraper.
While the technical details of the wind-power system are sketchy at best, the architect, David Fisher, claims that the tower could power itself and ten other similar sized buildings. Frankly, the claim seems somewhat outlandish, but even if it produces just it's own energy, it would be a significant achievement.
Fisher has proposed that towers be built in a new way, basically by stacking platters on a central concrete core. This will allow for two unique and awesome features. First, a wind turbine between every floor (see image above) and, second, rotating floors.
While the rotating floors have gotten quite a bit of press, really the most amazing claim is that the tower could provide all its own electricity. If true, this design could indeed mean a remarkable and sustainable future for skyscrapers. Totally awesome. And, as Fisher predicts that the first tower will begin construction in Dubai in the next six months, and is currently talking with the City of Chicago about their own twirling tower, it may not be as far-fetched as it seems.
Pics & Video: http://www.ecogeek.org/content/view/618
A noobie architect decides that he's obviously the best guy to revolutionize office buildings and, next thing you know, he's designed a wind-powered rotating skyscraper.
While the technical details of the wind-power system are sketchy at best, the architect, David Fisher, claims that the tower could power itself and ten other similar sized buildings. Frankly, the claim seems somewhat outlandish, but even if it produces just it's own energy, it would be a significant achievement.
Fisher has proposed that towers be built in a new way, basically by stacking platters on a central concrete core. This will allow for two unique and awesome features. First, a wind turbine between every floor (see image above) and, second, rotating floors.
While the rotating floors have gotten quite a bit of press, really the most amazing claim is that the tower could provide all its own electricity. If true, this design could indeed mean a remarkable and sustainable future for skyscrapers. Totally awesome. And, as Fisher predicts that the first tower will begin construction in Dubai in the next six months, and is currently talking with the City of Chicago about their own twirling tower, it may not be as far-fetched as it seems.
Pics & Video: http://www.ecogeek.org/content/view/618