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Sustainable Pyramids

Lunar Cubit will Provide Power to Homes in the Abu Dhabi Desert

— January 31, 2011 — Eco
Designers Robert Flottemesch, Jen DeNike, Johanna Ballhaus and Adrian P. De Luca have proposed to erect nine massive solar-powered pyramids as a source of energy to power the residential areas in the desert of Abu Dhabi.

The design of these Lunar Cubit pyramids has already wonfirst prize in the Land Art Generator Initiative, a contest for designers to propose green and innovative proposals.

Lunar Cubit is completely solar-powered and surrounded with eight small pyramids with LED lights, which represent a lunar calender and illuminate with different phases of the moon. Another feature of this 21st century pyramid is that each of the solar panels consist materials like glass and amorphous silicon, enabling it to provide energy to 250 homes.
Trend Themes
1. Solar-powered Pyramids - The construction of solar-powered pyramids as a source of energy is a disruptive innovation opportunity to provide power to remote areas or places with clear sunny sky.
2. Green Initiatives for Residential Communities - Designing green initiatives like the Lunar Cubit pyramids for residential areas could be a disruptive innovation opportunity to achieve energy efficiency and sustainability in housing projects.
3. Designing Sustainable Landmarks - Proposing sustainable landmarks like the Lunar Cubit pyramids for architectural awards and contests could inspire sustainable and eco-friendly constructions in different parts of the world.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - Solar-powered pyramids as a renewable energy source is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the renewable energy industry for providing clean energy solutions to remote areas or places with clear sunny sky.
2. Architecture and Design - Designing green initiatives and sustainable landmarks like Lunar Cubit pyramids for architectural awards and contests is a disruptive innovation opportunity to promote eco-friendly construction and design principles.
3. Real Estate and Housing - Implementing green initiatives like the use of Lunar Cubit pyramids for sustainable and energy-efficient housing projects is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the real estate and housing sector for creating sustainable and eco-friendly communities.
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