Comments on: LO2P Giant Green Ferris Wheel Recycling Center Wins the 2011 eVolo Skyscraper Competition

By: drysonb

drysonb — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 21:33:43 +0000

Awesome invention. How would the design work on Mars where there is high wind velocity? Would the LO2P habit survive the strong winds and debris that would impact the structure?

Being a space exploration enthusiast I am also looking for new and exciting ideas to present to others such as myself at forums such as Mars Drive where we continually keep ourselves busy with looking for the next big thing to take to Mars.

By: Arch-query

Arch-query — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:08:42 +0000

Hey geewhizbang. Im an Architecture student. My thesis year is coming up and for what i have in mind as my thesis topic, i might be needing a little help with making the structure sustainable. since you seem have a good grip over that domain, do you think could be help?

By: geewhizbang

geewhizbang — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:39:43 +0000

It’s pretty to look at but doesn’t make any engineering sense.
The greenhouse should be part of structure that holds up the turbine, but it would look more like a conventional building that way, probably not as interesting visually but actually practical. The structure looks way too spindly and lightweight to me to be a real world design.

The lowest edge of the blade should not be so close to the ground either since there isn’t much wind down there.

By: mdollah

mdollah — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:29:04 +0000

Wow, this is truly amazing!
Just out of curiosity…do we know how one would get from the bottom to the top? Are there stairs? Curved Elevator? Bungee?

I’m also wondering if perhaps this could be recreated in a smaller model for smaller towns as opposed to cities. Hmm…

Great Design! Congrats to the winners!!!!