The Great River Turbine by Michael Jantzen is Enticing
Sarah Moore — June 3, 2012 — Art & Design
References: trendhunter
The Great River Turbine from artist Michael Jantzen is a hybrid between a clean energy source and an eye-catching tourist attraction.
The massive, conceptual water turbine, if constructed, would measure 100 feet in diameter and feature 12 stainless steel blades that rest on a moveable barge. This barge would float up and down with the tides and allow for tourists or sight-seers to walk on it and get a closer look at the structure.
Jantzen designed the turbine to be constructed in a big city near a large water source such as the Mississippi river so as to be able to continually create pollution free, sustainable energy.
Creating a design that is so appealing to passersby could promote interest in the sustainable energy movement, or at very least, create a connection between citizens and this particular renewable energy source.
The massive, conceptual water turbine, if constructed, would measure 100 feet in diameter and feature 12 stainless steel blades that rest on a moveable barge. This barge would float up and down with the tides and allow for tourists or sight-seers to walk on it and get a closer look at the structure.
Jantzen designed the turbine to be constructed in a big city near a large water source such as the Mississippi river so as to be able to continually create pollution free, sustainable energy.
Creating a design that is so appealing to passersby could promote interest in the sustainable energy movement, or at very least, create a connection between citizens and this particular renewable energy source.
Trend Themes
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Eco-tourism Energy Generators — Hybrid energy generators that serve both as a clean energy source and tourist attractions have significant potential for eco-tourism industries.
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Interactive Renewable Energy Installations — Installations that allow visitors to interact with renewable energy sources can create a connection between citizens and these sources, promoting interest in the sustainable energy movement.
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Floating River-based Turbines — Turbines that float on rivers and generate pollution free, sustainable energy have potential applications for urban areas near large water sources.
Industry Implications
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Sustainable Tourism — Hybrid energy generators that serve both as a clean energy source and tourist attractions have significant potential for eco-tourism industries.
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Renewable Energy — Interactive renewable energy installations can create a connection between citizens and these sources, promoting interest in the sustainable energy movement.
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Urban Planning — Floating river-based turbines have potential applications for urban areas near large water sources.
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