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Monthly Archives: February 2011
Gravity trains
Gravity trains is the general name for train systems that uses the gravitational field of the earth as their primary drive force. Once launched they accelerate and decelerate using Gravitation and typically carry no motor or engine. Roller-coasters are well … Continue reading
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Parallel Gravity Train
The idea of getting the roller-coasters out of the amusement parks and into the city is old, but yet no one has managed to produce a valid and feasible solution for it. The main problem until now was the safety … Continue reading
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A new way to reduce poverty
“In inner-city poor districts such as slums and favelas, people are living in inhumane conditions that create geographical obstacle which prevents mobility to distance and so to better life. The lack of available transportation is creating a situation that the … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, future, Helixator, Moving walkways, Technology
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Case study: favela Rocinha
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