Balloon (Electric Transmission Tower)

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Balloon (Electric Transmission Tower)

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The Balloon carries electricty across　Iceland using solely the land’s natural　resources: hydrogen and rock.Iceland – an island of striking scenery – shares its topography　with the high-voltage transmission lines that　traverse it. How can the transmission towers, which frequently　punctuate the landscape, be rendered invisible?Iceland has a rich yet confined set of resources. Can a　tower be produced　solely with the unique resources Iceland　possesses?This proposal responds to these two　challenging issues by harnessing the　inherent qualities of hydrogen and　rock. The Balloon liberates the　landscape,　minimizes building material,　and celebrates Iceland’s iconic　resources.　Rather than using a heavy, rigid frame　to push the conductor lines up, the hydrogen gas of the　Balloon pulls the lines up. Four steel cables provide full　lateral stability to counteract wind and seismic forces.　A secondary frame　ensures the immobility of the conductor　lines. Existing rocks are caged　together to form a solid　counterweight foundation to the Balloon.

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Balloon (Electric Transmission Tower)

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