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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?"
Well, that's great. Culturally sensitive - as always. :-)
In Dubai, you might better describe things as "won't be Halal", no? Or is Israel's plan to own everything on earth expected to be complete by the time they break ground on the project?
"Flyin' in just a sweet place,
Never been known to fail..."
What? Violence in the Middle East? Naw...
Oh yes, most definitely. Great reference to a great book!
It goes from God, to Jerry, to me.