Browsing through CNET News online, I came across this article on a proposed rotating skyscraper in
At an estimated cost of $350 million, the ‘Dynamic Architecture’ building will physically spin. Whether orientating towards the sun, changing the view, or merely rotating slowly for effect, each level will be capable of independently revolving around the building’s central axis.
However, of arguably greater interest, is the fact the building is to have an underlying energy efficient theme, with the integration of 48 horizontal wind turbines fitted between levels, and capable of producing enough energy to operate the skyscraper two-fold.
Standing at over 300 metres tall, the ‘scraper will encompass offices, apartments and even a ‘6-star’ hotel. It is suggested that 90% of the building will be manufactured off-site in a controlled factory environment, and speedily assembled around a central ‘core’, the fixed nucleus of the structure.
If nothing else, their modular approach is avant-garde (at least in this context) and I am eagerly awaiting the development of this project.
Firms involved include 'Dynamic Architecture' of Florence, 'LERA' Engineers of New York, and construction management company 'Bovis Lendlease' of London.
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Good review mate, top stuff.
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