Egypt’s pyramids are still one of humankind’s greatest architectural achievements - but the iconic landmarks may soon have some competition from an astonishing eco-friendly upgrade planned for construction in Dubai.
Egypt’s pyramids are still one of humankind’s greatest architectural achievements - but the iconic landmarks may soon have some competition from an astonishing eco-friendly upgrade planned for construction in Dubai.
The Ziggurat Project, developed by Dubai design firm Timelinks, is a futuristic pyramid that will be able to house up to one million people in its square-mile circumference. The complex is likely to house both apartments and shops, and should be 100 percent sustainable, according to the designers: The building will use wind turbines and steam power to harness energy, making the Ziggurat completely carbon-neutral - a rare feat, particularly in decadent Dubai.
The Ziggurat will also include an innovative transport system that will allow residents to move easily through a 360-degree network, making cars completely unnecessary.
Plans for the ambitious new eco-friendly pyramid will be unveiled at the Cityscape Dubai exhibition this coming October, and Timelinks’ director Ridas Matonis hopes that his innovative architectural model will help others see what is possible in the environmental world: “Whole cities can be accommodated in complexes which take up less than 10% of the original land surface,” he told World Architectural News. ““If these projects were realized today the world would see communities that are sustainable, environmentally friendly and in tune with their natural surroundings.”