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sandbox · « **on:** December 19, 2006, 04:57:57 AM »

A whole new meaning to Clock Tower.

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A distinctive time line runs down the building that meets 12 o'clock markings on the ground and the podium, allowing observers to use the building as a fully functioning time piece

krissel · « **Reply #1 on:** December 19, 2006, 06:37:19 AM »

Kind of ironic, eh?...considering their economy runs on oil.

Gregg · « **Reply #2 on:** December 19, 2006, 07:37:35 AM »

I've seen a few buildings with a floor (story) that rotates - we have one here at the Hyatt, a restaurant - but the whole tower! That's impressive!

I just skimmed the article. I wonder if they will capture any energy to run the air conditioning system???

jcarter · « **Reply #3 on:** December 19, 2006, 09:21:59 AM »

In the new National Geographic(Jan) there is quite an interesting article on Dubai, titled "Sudden City".
Jane

sandbox · « **Reply #4 on:** December 19, 2006, 07:20:04 PM »

QUOTE(krissel @ Dec 19 2006, 07:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Kind of ironic, eh?...considering their economy runs on oil.

True, true, but the US built Nuke plants back when we ran on 80% domestic oil as well. Other nations are following suit.

QUOTE(gregg @ Dec 19 2006, 08:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I just skimmed the article. I wonder if they will capture any energy to run the air conditioning system???

They seem to have the panel capacity.

Jane, there's a lot you can do with a ton of money and a small population.

jcarter · « **Reply #5 on:** December 19, 2006, 07:47:22 PM »

Got friends who live there,,,,,,,,
tis indeed a strange place?
Jane

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