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Geotectura’s AIRchitecture: Flying Buildings!

by , 03/25/09

AIRchitecture, Geotectura, Flying Buildings, Architectural conjecture, Joseph Cory, Futuristic Architecture, Flying Buildings, Flying Architecture, Delft University, Archi-blimps, Architectural blimps

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… a building? The latest from Geotectura and Malka Architects is a concept for Delft University’s Architecture Faculty- a flying structure called AIRchitecture that’s already making our heads spin. The campus building concepts combines a static learning center for libraries, offices, lecture halls, and an auditorium, with flying workspaces and off-site “zeppelins” to allow for more dynamic collaboration and exchange. This concept might sound crazy, but it is certainly a great example of a minimal footprint.

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7 Responses to “Geotectura’s AIRchitecture: Flying Buildings!”

  1. angie717 angie717 says:

    I know it’s still in it’s concept phase, but how will this thing fly? I also don’t see why the balloon part (i’m not sure what it’s supposed to be called) is boxy like that, how does it benefit the structure? I’d like to fly on something like this, if it someday actually works, but I’m sure it would be extremely costly. Looks like a great way to learn and travel.

  2. architettomaschietto architettomaschietto says:

    go on, make them fly higher

  3. joe lee joe lee says:

    it is so interesting and funny! make it fly !

    it is wonderful!

  4. joe lee joe lee says:

    it is so funny, make it fly!

  5. layaaaff layaaaff says:

    this is a joke. if i was to present this at my current university as a project in third year of architecture, it would be torn apart. how on earth is it low environmental impact? or even feesable?! how to basic amenities work like water supply, toilets etc?? look at the angles, its by no means aerodynamic… or aesthetic! how many hours would it take to get to vagas as suggested!?! seems like a totally unthought out concept to me. is this actually a first year project?! if so, a commendable effort. if not…

  6. layaaaff layaaaff says:

    ok, so if you thought this project is funny, you should visit geotectura’s website at http://www.geotectura.com, some really wacky crazy idea’s that frankly astound me. how would any of it work?!

  7. jrcasser jrcasser says:

    don’t propose something if you cant make it work.

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