The treated fabric of this structure will remove the carbon dioxide emissions of 260 cars. Bonus Feature--water cannons. Cool.
Read more about this interesting meld of textiles, architecture and sustainability solutions. Art and environmental cleansing thru fabric;
http://www.archdaily.com/207062/hwkn-wins-the-2012-young-architects-program-at-moma-ps1-in-new-york/
Whenever they come out with a new environmental thing, I always wonder what does the process they make the new product with damage.
ReplyDeleteValid point, Alice. Sometimes our good intentions can come back to bite us in the fanny. I don't personally know any more about Titania Nanoparticle Spray than this article presents but I do find the whole notion of creating a GIANT outdoor air filter intriguing. Add in the enourmous blasts of water and I find myself considering a visit, once construction is finished. It's quirky, and yet has function.
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