Green 'Ark'

Alexander Remizov, a Russian architect, has created a protype design that may just be extremely beneficial to our future and society. This building takes on the shape of a slinky and is said to be constructed very quickly and efficiantly. Further more, this new structure has the ability to adapt to many different kinds of enviornments and can be used for countless reasons. Remizov also wants this building to be enviornmentaly friendly. Therefore, "he says that he took a holistic approach to the problems of providing power to The Ark, working with colleague Lev Britvin on energy solutions to keep it in balance with the environment"(Cnn.com). First of all, there is a wind power generator that runs through the center of the building which is an efficiant way for obtaining energy. In addition, there will be transparent solar panels, covering the outer surface, which will also be an efficient way to produce energy. Lastly, if the Ark is built on water, Remizov is also intending to utilize thermal energy to power the building. Remizov believes that this structure would be able to house 50-10,000 people and still remain an energy efficient building. Another bebefit to this building would be that construction would become cheaper, and the transperent roof would allow us to grow plants inside the building. This new idea just may be a part of our future. If this building becomes a reality, many people's lives will be affected, and we may just be able to reduce the effects of Global Warming by reducing the use of green house gases. Every little step counts!

Pros:
-green and energy efficient enviornment
-shape can withstand against tidal waves and natural disasters
-transparent windows reduce need for lighting
-(All aboard the Ark Hotel! Giant biosphere is a 'self-contained haven' in event of climate change flood disaster)



Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1345738/Ark-Hotel-Remistudio-biosphere-self-contained-haven-event-flood-disaster.html#ixzz1Ah298dlR

Works Cited

"Ark Hotel: Remistudio biosphere is a 'self-contained haven' in event of flood disaster Mail Online." Home Mail Online. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Jan. 2011. .

"Green 'Ark' could house 10,000 -- and looks like a Slinky! - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Jan. 2011. .

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