Beyond Boundaries

Fish can improve our ability to extract power from wind

Posted by Thomas Gal:

I read an awesome post, which plugs indirectly, for biomimicry yet again! I read that the emulating the pattern in which swim could squeeze more power out of wind farms using vertical rotors. There are limitations to the caltech study (it is 2D) but it shows potential.

Fish can help consume waste, grow vegetables, AND produce more power with wind. Next thing I’m gonna hear fish oil is good for you…..err…wait…..

Also backs up my comment on Technology -vs- Design. They go hand in hand in any complete notion.

-Tom

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I started this blog as a place to watch and showcase the contributions of those looking for ways to continue and push what Design can be in today’s society. I see that Design has great potential to positively impact our world, and a large part of this move forward requires us to examine our ideas and roles from every angle.

Throughout my observations, I plan to especially keep an eye out for students who are looking to participate in this conversation. I hope this can be a forum that is not only devoted to capturing and disseminating the work that is breaking traditional boundaries of disciplines, problem solving, and design thinking, but to also be a place where current works and ideas can be discussed, critiqued and developed.