Dynamic Architecture

The Worlds First Dynamic Architecture

Rotating Skyscraper Has Wind Turbine Power

The Dynamic Architecture building, which will be constantly in motion changing its shape, will be able to generate electric energy for itself as well as for other buildings. Forty-eight wind turbines fitted between each rotating floors as well as the solar panels positioned on the roof of the building will produce energy from wind and the sunlight, with no risk of pollution. The total energy produced by this inbuilt ‘powerhouse’ every year will be worth approximately seven million dollars.

Each turbine can produce 0.3 megawatt of electricity, compared to 1-1.5 megawatt generated by a normal vertical turbine (windmill). Considering that Dubai gets 4,000 wind hours annually, the turbines incorporated into the building can generate 1,200,000 kilowatt-hour of energy.

As average annual power consumption of a family is estimated to be 24,000 kilowatt-hour, each turbine can supply energy for about 50 families. The Dynamic Architecture tower in Dubai will be having 200 apartments and hence four turbines can take care of their energy needs. The surplus clean energy produced by the remaining 44 turbines can light up the neighborhood of the building.

For an overview of the rotating skyscraper and a quick look at the dynamic architecture that underlies it, take a look at this video.

However, taking into consideration that the average wind speed in Dubai is of only 16 km/h the architects may need to double the number of turbines to light up the building to eight. Still there will be 40 free turbines, good enough to supply power for five skyscrapers of the same size.

The horizontal turbines of the Dynamic Architecture building are simply inserted between the floors, practically invisible. They neither need a pole nor a concrete foundation. In addition, they are at zero distance from the consumer, which makes maintenance easier.

The modern design of the building and the carbon fiber special shape of the wings take care of the acoustics issues. Producing that much electric energy without any implication on the aesthetic aspect of the building is a revolutionary step in tapping alternative energy sources. Furthermore, this energy will have a positive impact on the environment and economy.

Top 10 tallest buildings in Dubai

1.	Emirates Office Tower	355.00
2.	Burj al Arab	321.00
3.	Emirates Hotel Tower	309.00
4.	21st Century Tower	269.00
5.	Chelsea Tower	251.00
6.	The Tower	243.00
7.	Shangri-La Hotel	196.00
8.	Capricorn Tower	185.00
9.	Murjan Tower	185.00
10.	Mesk Tower	185.00

1) Emirates Office Tower

2) Burj al Arab

3) Emirates Hotel Tower

4) 21st Century Tower

5) Chelsea Tower

6) The Tower

7) Shangri-La Hotel

8) Capricorn Tower

9 & 10) Murjan and Mesk Tower

Awesome And Cool 17 Creative Hot Air Balloons

Collection of cool modern hot air balloons and creative giant balloon designs from all over the world.

Darth Vader Hot Air Balloon

Cool Darth Vader shaped hot air balloon created by Belgian Star Wars fan Benoit Lambert.

Monsters Inc. Hot Air Balloon

Creative hot air balloon inspired by a 2001 computer animated comedy film from Pixar.

Turtle Hot Air Balloon

Unusual hot air balloon design shaped as a turtle.

Snoopy Balloon

Snoopy balloon makes its way through Columbus circle in New York.

Nescafe Mug Hot Air Balloon

Cool balloon form 14th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta.

Shrek Balloon

This cool balloon was paraded during the 81st annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

Bees Hot Air Balloons

Creative hot air balloons shaped like honey bees.

Mr. Potato Head Balloon

Mr. Potato Head and Ronald McDonald giant balloons from the 80th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Ronald McDonald Balloon

Mr. Peanut Hot Air Balloon

Kermit the Frog Balloon

Kermit the Frog balloon makes its way down Broadway in New York.

Thomas Train Hot Air Balloon

Horton Balloon

The Horton balloon makes its way through Times Square in New York.

Space Shuttle Hot Air Balloon

Hot air balloon shaped and sized to resemble the Space Shuttle.

Coca-Cola Bottle Hot Air Balloon

Amazing hot air balloon shaped like a giant Coca-Cola bottle.

Cow Hot Air Balloon

The Cow hot air balloon takes off in the skiing resort of Chateau d’Oex, in the Swiss Alps.

10 Aweosme Modern Lamp Designs

The most creative and unique modern lamp designs from all over the world.

Duck Hunt Lamp
Moonwalk Lamp
Perspektiva Lamp
X Lamp
Book of Lights Lamp
Bowling Lamp
Luau Portable Lamp
Security Camera Lamp
Calgao Hangman Lamp
Elephant Lamp

12 Awesome and Creative Electric Cars

Electric cars are cool, hip, interesting, and environmentally-friendly. Automakers old and new are all developing new ways for us to drive, and by far, the most popular hybrid vehicle in the United States is the Toyota Prius. We’re all used to how it looks now, but remember how strange we thought it looked when it first came out? Oh yeah… a lot of these electric cars look weird… no doubt about it… here’s a list of my favorite odd-balls…

1. Aptera 2e

Even if it did have four wheels, instead of only three, the Aptera would still look odd. It looks futuristic, to say the least… like it would hover, rather than actually drive on the street…

2. Mitsubishi iMIEV

I test-drove this little bug at this year’s auto show in Detroit, and I liked it! It was peppy and easy to maneuver, but… it is so funny-looking!

3. Toyota Prius

We may be used to seeing them now, but you have to admit, the first time you saw a Prius, you thought it was a little funny-looking! I do actually like the iconic profile, but… I used to think it was weird, too!

4. Solus COCO Neighborhood Electric Vehicle

This looks a lot like the SMART car to me, except it seems to be missing something… hmm… I hope it doesn’t rain!

5. Peugeot BB1

This concept car was unveiled last week, and this may be one of the strangest-looking electric cars I’ve ever seen. It seems to be leaning forward, ready to topple right over! And the front wheels are noticeably larger than the back… weird…

6. Nissan LEAF

It’s hard to pin-point exactly what about the LEAF looks so odd… it just looks stretched out, with difficult proportions… like an elongated station wagon, but I think the design might grow on me, just like the Prius did…

7. Tango EV
Skinny! This has to be the thinnest, narrowest, skinniest car I have ever seen… Almost like an enclosed scooter! This EV is a two-seater, but unlike other two-seaters (like the SMART car), the driver and passenger sit front-and-back, not side-to-side.

8. Renault Kangoo EV

I actually really like this unusual design. It’s bubbly, cute, almost like an animated characters or a video game vehicle.

9. Axon Hatchback

This looks a lot like the original Honda Insight, with the skirting on the rear wheel wells. It must have great headroom, with that camel-hump in the middle!

10. Honda Insight

Come to think of it, the Honda Insight was really strange-looking, especially since we we’re used to seeing anything this small and stream-lined on the road at the time. Now it looks a lot more like the Prius…

11. REVA NXR

I really like this one! It’s odd-looking, for sure, but it’s attractive in an almost feline way. The color I’ve seen the most is also a cool lime green… I like it!

12. TH!NK City

If IKEA made an electric vehicle
, this might be what it would look like. Tiny, spare, but strangely adorable. Do we want our cars to look this cute? Maybe…

I almost feel bad for talking trash about electric vehicles when there are so many reasons they’re better to drive than traditional fossil-fuel burning cars. I have to say, there are a lot of bland, boring ones, and even a number of totally hot ones! Do you have a favorite goofy-looking electric car? Which ones have kind of grown on you lately? Please let me know… thanks!