The photo below is a mock-up of the winning idea for Metropolis Magazine’s 2009 Next Generation Competition: Wind turbines attached to electrical towers.
While the article acknowledges some shortfalls in the idea (“The general consensus was that the adaptive-reuse model would be tricky to justify financially.”) it brings up an interesting question around how you can begin to integrate the technology into the landscape even more whether it’s possible to effectively (and efficiently) use existing construction (it sounds tough, but not impossible). I also really like the look of their designs, as we mentioned in our Turbine Aesthetics post last month, we think there are big opportunities to bring a little more flair to the design and layout.
Your positive response to this wonderful project is thrilling! You made my day. Can you get someone from the energy division comment on the idea, the design, the possibilities?
Thanks Susan, it’s really cool stuff. We will try and track someone down for you.