Thursday, August 7, 2008

Rotating Buildings?

It's called Dynamic Architecture, and it was developed by Italian architect David Fisher. A building that is completely self-powered and prefabricated means the construction time is significantly reduced, as well as the usual dangers construction crews have to face when elevating a structure of this size. What is truly unique about this architectural venture is that Fisher claims his building will not only be self-powered, but it will be able to generate enough energy to power an additional ten buildings of similar size. This plan involves placing wind turbines between the floors to harness the wind energy that blows through the building. The first building is set to go up in Dubai. Watch the videos.








8 comments:

paramedicgirl said...

They look both weird and fascinating at the same time. Definitely eye-catching.

Shirley said...

Kinda reminds me of snakes.And I would probably get naseous with the rotation, but what a fascinating concept!

Tom in Vegas said...

Shirley-

They rotate at a snail's pace. The movement is pratically undetectable motion wise.

Rita said...

Could this be incorporated into that cathedral you are going to build? ;-)

Tom in Vegas said...

Rita-

Ha! We laugh now but we never know what will happen in the future. Just imagine what the Churches will look like as humanity expands its presence into space. Our Lady of the Cosmos, the first Catholic Church between the Earth and Mars, might be structured in a way that is inconceivable to us now.

Shirley said...

OK; it looked like they were rotating fairly quickly in the video. Artistic licence I guess, to demonstrate the concept. But Tom, I can't even look out in those glass elevators;the motion makes my insides go all catawhompus!

paramedicgirl said...

Oh, Shirley, I got you on a plane to Vancouver, didn't I? You lived through that, no problem. Next time we'll go up and down the little glass elevator at the mall, just for fun! And don't worry, I know what to do if you faint.

Shirley said...

Stairs are healthier!