We are looking at this the wrong way... what if we took this concept, and in the same fashion as with the water turbines in channels and riversides, we use this accidental architectural error and its resulting wind tunnel effect to power wind turbines and harvest the currents they create? With proper urban planning and design, the implementation of this idea could make the skyscrapers "passive" in-city generators. Not only would they serve their original intended purpose as office buildings or apartment blocks, they would also provide energy to both themselves and their city. Now, wouldn't that be cost effective, dear architects?
Recently saw a wind farming blade up close. 1 blade is larger than most city streets width, usually about 200 ft (60 meters). It's a great concept, but wind farming is a big idea.
Wasn't this the building that either melted a car from the glare, or killed a pedestrian when the wind coming off the building blew a truck onto the sidewalk? I remember reading about both recently, and the Walkie Talkie building was mentioned somewhere in the article...
It did melt a car but they blocked off some parking spots and put sun blocking shields on as mentioned in this video. I've not heard that it killed anyone but it certainly generated winds that have knocked people over. People avoid walking down there now, on a windy day at least.
Could they not just build some sort of wind diverting panels on the adjacent buildings so the wind doesnt hit the side of the building head on causing the down draft
That makes waaaay too much sense---you just know some would resist any engineering on "their" buildings that would mitigate the issue. I can almost hear fools in court, making noise....🙄
i love this building
everytime this building is mentioned in lectures, it's a bad example of architecture, or a good example of bad architecture.
Khaled Almanla I personally despise this building!
We are looking at this the wrong way... what if we took this concept, and in the same fashion as with the water turbines in channels and riversides, we use this accidental architectural error and its resulting wind tunnel effect to power wind turbines and harvest the currents they create?
With proper urban planning and design, the implementation of this idea could make the skyscrapers "passive" in-city generators. Not only would they serve their original intended purpose as office buildings or apartment blocks, they would also provide energy to both themselves and their city.
Now, wouldn't that be cost effective, dear architects?
Another interesting idea posted here. Those designers could have used a real thinker in their midst during the planning stages. smh....
Recently saw a wind farming blade up close. 1 blade is larger than most city streets width, usually about 200 ft (60 meters). It's a great concept, but wind farming is a big idea.
so it's anything going to be done to remedy the walkie talkie? 10m/s winds at ground level is pretty bad
Wasn't this the building that either melted a car from the glare, or killed a pedestrian when the wind coming off the building blew a truck onto the sidewalk? I remember reading about both recently, and the Walkie Talkie building was mentioned somewhere in the article...
It did melt a car but they blocked off some parking spots and put sun blocking shields on as mentioned in this video. I've not heard that it killed anyone but it certainly generated winds that have knocked people over. People avoid walking down there now, on a windy day at least.
The worst ever insult to a cities skyline EVER! Give Norman Foster the city of London.. PLEASE.. Norman Foster is the Christopher Ren of today..
Could they not just build some sort of wind diverting panels on the adjacent buildings so the wind doesnt hit the side of the building head on causing the down draft
That makes waaaay too much sense---you just know some would resist any engineering on "their" buildings that would mitigate the issue. I can almost hear fools in court, making noise....🙄
Please demolish it please..
Hey man
Can u create a discord server about architecture
It would soooo good