[permaculture-oceania] New publications: YES, it's true - it's the cities that will save us

[Russ Grayson]

Hi Tom...
Unfortunately I don't have more than this reuters news agency report. You
might search  under the name mentioned.

...Russ


On 28/6/06 8:55 PM, "Tom Toogood" <eco_ed at dodo.com.au> wrote:

> Hi Russ,
>  if you can supply any more details about the new kinetic "flower" in
> London, such as a web site or email,especially any picure, it would be much
> appreciated, as we have a small team preparing a Permacultural and
> multicultural and relaxing/inspiring design concept for a park here in
> Mayfield.



>> On another matter...
>> Last Update: Wednesday, June 21, 2006. 6:38am (AEST)
>> Londoners breathe easier in eco-oasis
>> 
>> A giant eco-friendly kinetic "flower" is offering Londoners an escape from
>> the heat and stress of city streets.
>> 
>> Designed by architect Laurie Chetwood, the 12-metre-high structure is
> called
>> the Oasis.
>> 
>> It has a wind turbine on top and branches that open and close in response
> to
>> the sun and moon and use daylight to generate power.
>> 
>> Inside the blooms of the flower, Mr Chetwood has made five "people pods"
>> that visitors pull down over their heads.
>> 
>> Here they can retreat from the busy streets to breathe clean, cooled air
>> while listening to relaxing music and birdsong - safe in the knowledge
> that
>> the Oasis is powered by recycled natural resources.
>> 
>> "It's somewhere to really get away from it all," Mr Chetwood said.
>> 
>> - Reuters
>> 
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