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A Solar Powered Monorail System For Bologna
A Solar Powered Monorail System For Bologna
Iosa Ghini Associati has designed the Energy Belt , a sleek solar-powered monorail system for Bologna, Italy that will connect the airport to the city center. The system’s smoothly sculpted lines run above the countryside, providing great views for travelers. The monorail will also ...
massimo iosa ghini: energy belt, bologna, italy
massimo iosa ghini: energy belt, bologna, italy
designboom.com — the energy belt is a modern interpretation of the forms and archetypes of rural architecture in the plains energy belt by iosa ghini associati is a people mover designed for the city of bologna, italy, establishing a link between the city and ... (more) massimo iosa ghini: energy belt, bologna, italy
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Solar Monorail Proposed for Bologna
GreenPacks.org — ... During its lower positions, when the monorail is just 7 meters above the ground, the structure broadens to include pedestrian walkways, while as it goes higher, it turns sleek, and takes on a lightweight appearance. Another interesting aspect is the inclusion of a pass over a major motorway, creating a landmark, a visual treat and sort of a “city gate” in one graceful arc. Source: Inhabitat

Eco Transport: Iosa Ghini Associati proposes solar-powered monorail system for Bologna
Ecofriend — ... southern side. The system has been designed to move people from the train station in Bologna to the airport with just one stop. At each station a metal screen covered with vegetation will protect the passengers from the elements and also help purify the air. The southern face of the rail is covered in photovoltaic panels to ensure that the system gets adequate energy during daytime. Via: Inhabitat/DesignBoom

The Daily Five: Thursday, 05 November, 2009
EcoTech Daily — ... Solar Powered Monorail System For Bologna This looks amazing - Iosa Ghini Associati has designed the Energy Belt, a sleek solar-powered monorail system for Bologna, Italy that will connect the airport to the city center. ...

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Solar powered monorail in Bologna to link airport and train station to city centerGreen Diary
Iosa Ghini Associati has proposed its novel solar powered monorail system dubbed as the Energy Belt for the city of Bologna, Italy. Apart from being a visual treat, the 5084-meter-long track will connect the city center with the airport and the train station. While the travelers will enjoy ...