Land is one of our most valuable resources, and at the rate that world populations are growing, it’s one that is being elimated quickly, to the detriment of all of the species with which we share this globe.
If instead of sprawling across the land, we build upwards, two miles high into the sky, we could let much more of the world go undeveloped.
Dr. Eugene Tsui has a vision of such a building – The “Ultima” Tower, Two-mile High Sky City
Why build a two-mile high, one mile wide building? To prevent the uncontrolled blight of the natural landscape by rapacious developers and industry. At current rates the surface of the planet will be nearly totally covered with residential, commercial and apartment dwellings within the coming century. Large structures such as these bring nature upward to preserve the natural surroundings and to add natural surroundings in a controlled environment. This two-mile high, trumpet bell-shaped, tension structure is the most stable and aerodynamic shape ever conceived for a tall structure
It’s encouraging to see people reaching for the sky, and developing innovative ideas to face the challenges of the future.
Tags: environment, architecture, green
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