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Did none of the architects, or even construction people, ever stop to consider that they're essentially building two giant, parabolic, solar death rays? This t
by eksith 13y ago
Did none of the architects, or even construction people, ever stop to consider that they're essentially building two giant, parabolic, solar death rays?
This ties into another pet peeve I have; bloody trees and grass in architectural drawings. It's nice to think you can grow anything at that height and wind, but physics has a tendency not to cooperate with idealized visions.
- scott_s 13y agoArticle and discussion on that: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5436614 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5436614
- eksith 13y agoThank you! No I feel better about it. ;) I have no drawing/structural experience whatsoever, but I'm planning to build a small cabin with a side structure that may have a cool-roof/grass top, but obviously mine will only be 10-12 feet off the ground. While researching for it, I came across all these fantastical designs with no basis on reality. I feel vindicated that the author of the original article has design experience. I know engineers and architects will never quite see eye-to-eye on how much of their vision can become reality, but they should at least get some practical knowledge before doing these things.