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Crazy Buildings In Dubai
By Virginia Prescott on Wednesday, July 9, 2008.
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Over the past fifteen years or so, Dubai has worked hard to become a "city of the future." Through jaw-dropping acts of architecture and infrastructure, it’s transformed itself into a modern marvel, with huge manmade islands, astonishing buildings, and the world’s tallest skyscraper (currently under construction).
Now, if this promotional video proves accurate, Dubai could be home to another feat of structural design – a skyscraper that moves.
The design for the new building by architect David Fisher calls for floors that rotate individually, and horizontal wind turbines between each floor would power the building. It’s unclear at this point whether the plans for the 80-story building have been approved by officials, but Fisher’s proposal calls for a 2010 completion date.
Joining Word of Mouth with the details is local architecture buff Donald Kreis. His day job is with New Hampshire's Public Utility Commission, where he’s general counsel.
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My first reaction was that this had to be a hoax - especially given the problematic English and hilariously over-the-top production of the promo - but I've seen other buildings with a rotating story - I guess it's not a huge stretch to have 78 of them. But how does the wind find its way to the inter-story turbines?