Dynamic, self-powered architecture

MadMonk · 01-28-2008, 02:03 PM

Saw this vid today. It's a pretty cool concept. I wonder how well it will play out in reality?
Dubai Skyscraper With Rotating Floors

**CuatrodeMayo** · 01-28-2008, 04:43 PM

Dubai, Dubai, Dubai...

**solitude** · 01-28-2008, 04:59 PM

Here is another video showing this most incredible building.
Has to be seen to be believed.

**FRISKY** · 01-28-2008, 06:29 PM

Interesting. I wonder how many people in the building get motion sickness.

MadMonk · 01-28-2008, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by CuatrodeMayo

Dubai, Dubai, Dubai...

Dubai, or not Dubai...that question seems to have already been answered.

Originally Posted by FRISKY

Interesting. I wonder how many people in the building get motion sickness.

I'm sure the motion is subtle enough to prevent that.

I'm more intrigued by their innovative use of wind power. I'm sure their engineers have worked it all out, but it seems like those little spaces between the floors wouldn't provide enough wind power to handle the load requirements. It's a fascinating concept though.

**metro** · 01-29-2008, 10:26 AM

They've already been doing this with modern homes. In fact, I think Santiago Calatrava may have done a "version 1" of these type buildings in NYC. Of course the video above would be far greater acheivement than anyone has done so far. I'm a futurist so I'd love to see it. Just think if Devon built a new headquarters in OKC and hired of of these architects/engineers?

Santiago Calatrava