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+ | -Propeller, from book Men & machines, 010 publishers\\ | ||
Chesterton Windmill, South-East Warwickshire. | Chesterton Windmill, South-East Warwickshire. | ||
The mill was built in the years 1632- 1633 | The mill was built in the years 1632- 1633 | ||
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The Aeolian Ride: a project by Jessica Findley\\ | The Aeolian Ride: a project by Jessica Findley\\ | ||
50 people in wind inflated suits riding. As the rider' | 50 people in wind inflated suits riding. As the rider' | ||
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+ | The dam, which would be located over a gorge at Lake Lagoda in north-west Russia, includes a cup-shaped spinnaker sail, believed to be the first of its kind, which will generate renewable energy by funnelling the wind through an attached turbine. | ||
+ | The spinnaker shape is similar to the mainsail of a yacht, and is thought to be particularly effective in capturing wind. | ||
+ | Project architect Laurie Chetwood, said that the shape of the sail was influenced by functionality and a desire to produce something “sculptural”. | ||
+ | He added: “The sail looks like a bird dipping its beak into the water, which will be much less of a blot on this beautiful and unblemished landscape. | ||
+ | “But it is also highly effective at capturing the wind because it replicates the work of a dam and doesn’t let the wind escape in the way it does using traditional propellers.” | ||
+ | If granted planning, the dam will be 25m high and boast a 75m span when it goes on site next year. The practice is also looking at applying for planning permission for a similar scheme at another gorge, further up the valley. | ||
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