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    Dacker: Dumb! Taiwan is an active earthquake zone. I could easily see this monstrosity falling over. more »
    frigg: It would be kind of fun to watch the actors screaming their lines to be heard over the constant rumble of 360ยบ turbines. more »
    Shikestarr: fire evacuation nightmare. more »
    NastyInThePasty: Interesting idea to reduce the physical footprint on the ground, if nothing else. Otherwise, bah humbug. /cranky realistic architect more »
    bosskev: I love how the rendering includes a large bird flying by--which is quite appropriate as this design would no doubt quickly fill up with thousands of a... more »
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    Tornado Tower Looks Like a Cloud, Makes Its Own Energy

    The Tornado Tower is a design for a performing arts center in Taipei, Taiwan, and man is it crazy. That huge bubble on top is where the theater sits, and the whole thing harnesses the wind for energy. More »