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Electricity Pylons Inspired by Nature

Posted by Spiraltwist on April 3rd, 2009 in art, concepts

Concept only, streamlined pylons dominate the future landscape:

Standing at between 17 and 32 metres tall, the height of each tower would vary according to its individual latitude and longitude. Arphenotype compare the concept to adaptability in nature, waxing lyrical about “evolution through phenotypes” and how the pylons are intended to be adaptable to specific landscapes in different locations: