Comments on: Star Wars-Inspired Marine Research Facility

By: Bucky's Revenge

Bucky's Revenge — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 09:45:25 +0000

Well it’s nice that nearly a century after a centrally cored dwelling/facility such as this was proposed (and I might add thought out much better by the TRUE originator!) that academia finally took notice of the idea. I’m sure Bucky fuller will be happy to know that other people are yet again being praised for HIS originallity. Oh yeah and the way they are proposing to do this is just a bit beyond unrealistic. Bucky at least thought his stuff out. For those of you that want a blue print to sustainable and sane living I would recommend perusing the works of R. Buckminster Fuller rather than the charlattans and pie in the sky ivory tower elitists that are all the rage among The eco aristocracy these days.

By: Sustainable Design Update » Blog Archive » Star Wars Inspired Structure

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:37:50 +0000

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By: Kevin Doan

Kevin Doan — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:38:04 +0000

Its a fanstatic Design. May be its good in the near future when we have a Fly Car and we could be there for weekend. Imagine…

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:39:19 +0000

This is nothing more than a pretty picture. You couldn’t even seal these contraptions against the wind much less take them under water. They couldn’t even open in the first place the way they’re drawn. The vertical tracks would be instantly clogged by sea life and mineral deposits. This “designer” obviously doesn’t even have a clue how he would generate power using ocean currents.

By: Marine Research Facility Designed Using Star Wars Films | Gizmo's and Gadgets

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 07:39:29 +0000

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By: Marine Research Facility Designed Using Star Wars Films [Architecture] « Softs-Hacks & Others

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 06:27:16 +0000

[...] Whether we will ever see this concept come to fruition remains unclear. A major stumbling block would certainly be Mallard’s estimated $500 million to $1 billion price tag. So, unless there is someone out there with really deep pockets and a love for whales/the films of George Lucas, this one will probably remain on the shelf for a while. [AIA via Inhabitat] [...]

By: Jon

Jon — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:11:37 +0000

With global warming, we will already have our own Kamino… lol

By: Blendor » UT-designed off-shore Star Wars base

Blendor » UT-designed off-shore Star Wars base — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:24:54 +0000

[...] pretty sure part of the architectural discussion involved serious considerations, like “Dude – wouldn’t it be so cool?”: Star Wars inspiration and biomimicry combine for the design of the Facility at Sea, a sustainable [...]

By: Gadget News » Star Wars-themed Marine Research Facility

Gadget News » Star Wars-themed Marine Research Facility — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:40:54 +0000

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By: GEARFUSE » Star Wars-themed Marine Research Facility

GEARFUSE » Star Wars-themed Marine Research Facility — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:58:12 +0000

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