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To solve the fire protection regulations in the open-plan structure of the Mercedes-Benz Museum, a unique smoke elimination system was developed: an artificially generated tornado.
In the event of a fire, outlets located along the core walls inject air into the interior courtyard of the Museum generating an artificial tornado which collects the smoke and then discharges into the outside air.

From here, via Twistedsifter

Posted 4 months ago — 3,275 notes
  • tornado
  • architecture
  • engineering
  • fluid dynamics
  • fire
  • smoke
  • meredes benz museum
  • open plan
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This visual blog presents images and projects related to the WATERSHED+ art program. WATERSHED+ is a public art program hosted by City of Calgary's department of Utilities and Environment Protection.
WATERSHED+ aims to develop awareness and pleasure in the environment, not by changing water management practice, nor developing a uniform visual language, but rather by creating a climate of opportunity for water initiatives to build an emotional connection between people and the watershed.
WATERSHED+ presents a unique approach to public art by embedding artists and artistic practices within UEP core activities, participating as members on infrastructure design teams, contributing to project design, development of events, community education, etc.

You can visit us at: watershedplus.ca

This program was devised by Sans façon (Charles Blanc & Tristan Surtees) with a team composed of Matt Baker, Emlyn Firth, Yan Olivares of Yes Architectes, Eric Laurier and Bert van Duin.

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