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A solar powered, wind using, smog killing fantasy building in Paris

anti-smog-architecture-04.jpgYou've gotta love the cahones that some architects have. I mean, designing a crazy building for a place where crazy buildings are the norm, such as Dubai, I can understand. But to design a crazy building that's meant to go on top of the Canal de L'Ourcq in Paris? At least do something realistic with your time.

In any case, this Anti-Smog Innovation center is a pretty cool idea, even if it is a bit pie-in-the-sky. It would sport 2,700 solar panels as well as a titanium dioxide coating that would react with UV rays to break down smog. How earth-friendly! In addition, it would feature a 148-foot-tall Wind Tower that would convert the canal's breezes into energy. If only it were real!

G Living, via io9

 
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People need to be inspired by the future. We have limitless creativity, and this is a vision of our creative future...More »


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By Q at 9:42 PM ON 05/15/09

People need to be inspired by the future. We have limitless creativity, and this is a vision of our creative future. We should never be restrained by what is (normal).
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