[ExI] Seven mega-projects proposed

[Dan]

A while back, Discovery aired an episode of Extreme Engineering devoted to #3 from that list:

http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/engineering/pyramidcity/interactive/interactive.html

Regarding the Space Elevator, I think Shimozu is mainly highlighting projects they've either come up with or have put some money into.

Regards,

Dan


----- Original Message ----
From: BillK <pharos at gmail.com>
To: Extropy Chat <extropy-chat at lists.extropy.org>
Sent: Tue, June 1, 2010 2:08:35 PM
Subject: [ExI] Seven mega-projects proposed

Boing boing draws attention to this proposal for Futuristic
mega-projects by Shimizu
01 Jun 2010

Japanese construction firm Shimizu Corporation has developed a series
of bold architectural plans for the world of tomorrow. Here is a
preview of seven mega-projects that have the potential to reshape life
on (and off) Earth in the coming decades.

<http://www.shimz.co.jp/english/theme/dream/index.html>

Lunar Solar Power Generation -LUNA RING-
The Energy Paradigm Shift Opens the Door to a Sustainable Society

TRY2025 The Environmental Island -GREEN FLOAT-
The Botanical City Concept

TRY 2004 The "Pyramid City in the Air" Concept
Dreaming the Future

Inter Cell City
Creating a Sustainable, Environmentally Conscious City

Space Hotel -Space Tourism-
Formation of Space Tourism

Lunar Bases -Construction on The Moon-
Plan of Lunar Bases

Urban Geo-Grid Plan
Systematic Coexistence of Above-Ground and Underground Areas to Create
Efficient, Orderly Urban Spaces

Desert Aqua-Net Plan
Creating Lakes in the Desert: A Proposal for Creating a Network of
Canals and Exploring New Ways to Inhabit Our Planet
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No mention of a space elevator though.

BillK
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