The Whirling Wind Turbine Pavilion
The Whirling Wind Turbine Pavilion was designed as a public or private retreat place that celebrates the power and beauty of the wind. The structure is made of sustainably grown wood that was painted with eco-friendly paint. It has been placed onto a concrete base to which it is secured.
The cylindrical shaped structure is formed by a series of thin square columns that radiate out in two levels from a center point. Mounted at the center of the roof portion of the pavilion is a vertical axis wind turbine. The form of the wind turbine is designed to mimic the form of the pavilion, so that it appears as though part of the structure is rotating when the wind is blowing or when it is not blowing. When the wind does blow, and the blades of the wind turbine rotate, the turbine converts that motion into electricity, which is stored in batteries and/or sent into the local power grid.
The inside of the pavilion is fitted with a seat that is mounted around the perimeter on the inside of the structure. In the center there is a large round table mounted onto a cylindrical base that contains the batteries that are charged by the wind turbine. Directly above the round table a large circular lamp is hung from the ceiling. This lamp is used to illuminate the pavilion at night, and the electricity generated by the wind turbine powers it.
If the pavilion is placed near a private residence, the wind electricity can be used to help power that home. If it is located in a public place like a park, the electricity can be sent into the local power grid.
Status: Unbuilt
