Comments on: Mushroom Cities: Tropical Urban Rainforests

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By: harukolavigne

harukolavigne — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:14:08 +0000

nice 1!!archi UPm rulezzz~~~~

By: Hasan_AbdRahaman

Hasan_AbdRahaman — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:12:12 +0000

Before I forget, i’m expecting people critics about “Sense Of Place” issue. It is not only for Sentul Malaysia, it is just an example of tropical site, and having vernacular theme on the home-living style. Generally, I’m designing for the tropical region along Equator, where maximum UV is available at sun angle 90 degree (right on top of your head), and sun rays are available throughout a year.Therefore, it is less suitable for North and South Latitude, as they got 4 season and shall have certain sun angle that tilt to the sideways, NOT facing straight up.

So, if the guy in San Diego want to build this, he need to design the disc facing a bit south, so the solar cell is more efficient in that way. That’s all. I hope in the future somebody will make it a reality, For our Earth and humanity, not just for billionaires.. lol

By: Hasan_AbdRahaman

Hasan_AbdRahaman — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:19:29 +0000

Hello, thanx 4 commenting my design..
FYI, this is my scheme in IFHP “Future Cities” @ Copenhagen Denmark Student Competition 2007
(to design habitable scheme for the incoming year 2030)
Unfortunately, not a winning scheme, just honoroubly mentioned..

This is just a first thought about how it should look like, when we are concerning about green building in TROPICAL context. Wide surface of solar panels, rainwater harvest and biomass.. Yes, it can be located in Malaysia, Brazil, Ivory Coast, Hawaii, and Equador as well… Later I was thinking about to have canopies like Sepang F1 Circuit, but i need more study on strong wind loads and vortex.. maybe should be segmented so that wind can get through the disc plane.. I tried to utilised the technology of nano-carbon frame which is 14x stronger than conventional steel + transluscent amorphous solar panel skin.

The “fungus” platforms is designed to mimic rainforest and the ambient setting of Malay vernacular rural village (interlocking of trees and home), and creating sort like vertical lot lands, to cater for population. In Malay village, they have their very own FRONTYARDS so that they can grow crops + relatives gathering for wedding or funeral. Unlike conventional condos which are lack of private space of activities. Safety perimeter fences are installed along the edge of these platforms

I know, the engineering part looks ridiculous, but the concept is there.. of course we can still improvise it later..

By: catherinedcollins

catherinedcollins — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:09:04 +0000

These look awesome !!! I think their consideration of every aspect of the rainforest habitat is very creative and it really works – - So futuristic and eco – friendly. What’s not to love ?!

By: davidwayneosedach

davidwayneosedach — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:39:56 +0000

I love it! This tropical design would fit right in in San Diego today. We have an abundance of unsold condos, houses and just empty space.

By: Budi Waluyo

Budi Waluyo — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:15:03 +0000

Brilliant idea. It can be the answer for energy crisis that happen in many part of the world. At least the structure may fulfill it’s own resident not just depend on central power plant.