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Carbon-Neutral Ziggurat Could House 1.1 Million In Dubai
Engadget is reporting that a new pyramid-shaped city of the future, dubbed a "Ziggurat," is being touted by Dubai-based environmental design company, Timelinks. Claiming that their design allows for an almost self-sufficient energy footprint and, obviously, economy of space, the real trick would be getting 1.1 million people to live in such close proximity. "Martijn Kramer, managing director of The International Institute for the Urban Environment told WAN: 'As a general reaction the Ziggurat Project is viable from a technical point of view. However reflecting from a more sustainable holistic approach we do wonder if the food supply and waste system are taken care for, as the concept seems rather based upon carbon neutrality and energy saving.' Kramer's initial reaction to 'Ziggurat' also raises a very important issue: are people willing to live in a mega building of 2.3 sq km? Will the thought of living in a machine comfort people?"
Ok, ok, we'll build a fence around it. Sheesh!
You forgot to get the opinion of the savior, The One himself, as to what he thinks of these Ziggurats.
Neo: Whoa!
So there ya have it.
The enemies of Democracy are
Take off every Ziggurat! Move Ziggurat for great justice!
If libertarians are so opposed to effective government, why don't they all move to Somalia?
Where does the food come from?
You know those people that live on the bottom floor? They're soylentalicious! Now that's thinking green.
Don't disappoint your bird dog. Go to the range.
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My advice: Try taking a cruise on something other than a docked riverboat casino.
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but I am pretty sure a pyramid can be easily unbalanced.
Actually, I think they intend to build this one broad side downwards. :)
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