Another idea I have for the Fort George site is a casino. There are no casinos in Derry or its surrounding area. There are many amusements under different family names, however Big Bucks Casino sounds a lot more appealing than Crossan’s Amusements!
The design of the casino is quite unique. The roof is in the shape of a casino roulette table. On top of that there is a large 3D slot machine. The casino will also have a further theme that i have yet to decide upon.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Monday, November 12, 2007
Examples of Eco Friendly Architecture from other media.
The picture I have chosen from “The Sunday Times Magazine” is a very interesting one. Not only is it an extraordinary feat of engineering and architecture but it is also a very eco-friendly environment with many features spread throughout the building.
On the left hand side of the picture there is a car of the future to match the rest of the picture! And not only is the car futuristic, but the garage the car is stored in senses the car approaching and opens. When the car is inside the garage has an automatic RapidCool system inside which keeps the car running smoothly under warm conditions.
The swimming pool is also very environmentally friendly. Beneath the transparent under water pool tiles are solar panels. The power generated from these panels is used as electricity to the main house. At the back end of the house there is an Eco Flow garden which is shaped like stairs. The water gathered at the top flows downwards and is used in the house for many different domestic reasons.
The roof is shaped like a funnel so that any water that lands on the roof filters downwards into the house to be used much like the water from the Eco Flow garden. There is a treadmill in the house and when somebody works out on it, it generates electricity to be used in the house.
N conclusion this building is a fantastically designed building and the fact that it is eco-friendly only adds to the appeal of the building. I would gladly live in a house like this!
On the left hand side of the picture there is a car of the future to match the rest of the picture! And not only is the car futuristic, but the garage the car is stored in senses the car approaching and opens. When the car is inside the garage has an automatic RapidCool system inside which keeps the car running smoothly under warm conditions.
The swimming pool is also very environmentally friendly. Beneath the transparent under water pool tiles are solar panels. The power generated from these panels is used as electricity to the main house. At the back end of the house there is an Eco Flow garden which is shaped like stairs. The water gathered at the top flows downwards and is used in the house for many different domestic reasons.
The roof is shaped like a funnel so that any water that lands on the roof filters downwards into the house to be used much like the water from the Eco Flow garden. There is a treadmill in the house and when somebody works out on it, it generates electricity to be used in the house.
N conclusion this building is a fantastically designed building and the fact that it is eco-friendly only adds to the appeal of the building. I would gladly live in a house like this!
Fort George sketch ideas. Ski Slope
The First idea I have for the Fort George site is a large artificial ski slope. I believe this is a good idea because going on a dry ski slope is good practice for beginner skiers before they go and do the real thing on real snow. The nearest dry ski slope in this area is in Craigavon, a good 2 hour drive from here, so the construction of one here in Derry would be useful for people from many nearby places such as Donegal, Tyrone and Derry itself.
My design consists of a downward slope with protective padding on each side all the way down in case of accidents! There will also need to be skis, ski poles and ski boots available for rent and to use on the slope.
The surface of the slope will be a unique brush type of surface designed to cause minimal injury upon impact. Also below the surface there will be solar panels to help power the floodlights which will be in use when the slope is open at night. A lift will also be in place on the side of the slope, however, learning to side step up the side of the hill is one of the main skills taught to beginners.
On the whole, if this was to be constructed then I believe that it would be a great addition to Derry and it would surely benefit both the economy and the environment.
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