this post was submitted on 27 Oct 2024
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Solarpunk Urbanism

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 8 months ago

The view would have been better if they left them on the uprights instead of dismantling them

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

interesting - I wonder what one would cost.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago

As with all tiny homes, I wonder what the property to put it on (with plumbing and services) will cost.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (3 children)

What can we do with the blades?

[–] [email protected] 18 points 8 months ago

Average sized anime swords?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

There are some interesting projects turning them into pedestrian bridges and roofs for bike racks.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

From the article:

"Stora Enso and Voodin Blade Technology GmbH are working on making sustainably sourced wood turbine blades that can easily be reused at the end of their lifespans, and Canvus is repurposing wind turbine parts into furniture."

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

It's quite big.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

I actually like the look of these!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Have you ever wanted to live in a tube with no windows? Well now's your chance!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

I like the idea of it. I live in a house. And the windows thing stresses me out because of the expense of fixing them if broken, easy access for intruders, etc. lol