Proposal for the new
World Trade Center
This time we may like to build a sophisticated
Trade Center structure.
A contribution to NY from
Kauai - Hawaii.
Instead
two towers, I like to recommend a quad tower structure – (T). Please find
enclosed the bare bone sketch for the structure, maximizing Manhattan’s land
usage. The 60 deg. tension tendons @ 90 and 45 deg. are not shown.
The
structure should be designed in such a manner as to incorporate a City in the
Country. This means Office space, Residential space, diverse Shopping space,
Eateries and Recreation areas and other specialty amenities. We will also
incorporate lodging facilities and a small Hospital and Offices for Doctors,
Dentists, Ambulance, etc. Perhaps a place for collective prayer may also be
included in the master plan.
Included in this plan is the water reservoir for fire fighting purposes.
The
today’s Engineering can construct the Manhattans jewel, 9000 psi Concrete
can be produced and the new, clean Bainitic Steel can be included in the core
structural design.
America,
or US we have People with capacity to build structures for peace-full
application therefore lets go, we can do this.
The two
Arboretum’s and the two Beach like swimming pools will enlighten the visual
impact for the Occupants – (SW) and (A). The greenery will also attract Birds
and Bees, we could also have some certain animals in some of the Arboretum
sections, in example some mountain Goats, Deer’s, or perhaps some Cows with
Calves grazing in the Arboretums Meadows, surely an healing attraction in it
self for the City Folks. Some artificial feeding for the animals will be needed,
and this is for the purpose to save Arboretum grazing land.
The intent for this
design is so, as to incorporate a healthy and recreational setting for the
occupants as well as the general public. Greenery will restore the human spirit.
A restored spirit can now go back to work and will be productive again in their
daily tasks.
As you
will see, I have also incorporated a horizontal People mover system on each
floor in the full blocks sections – (F-B). The elevations of the full blocks
may be adjusted. All the four towers will have elevators for the vertical
transportations for Public and Freight. Each of the 80’x 80’ semi octagon blocks
will also house, Elevators, Electrical shafts, Communication cabling, and all
the other utilities.
The internal octagon’s at each block is not shown on the
sketch. The sizing of the access shaft openings is not defined as of now.
The, by
design modular configuration of each
80’ x 80’ interconnecting segments will
allow a speedy routine construction progress. An ease to prefabricate many
components, therefore reducing the allover construction costs. (Not fully
shown in the sketch)
Occupants
may not need to leave the Building for any reason unless they want to do so. All
amenities will be found in this City in the Country. In the basement, also the
sub terrain we will
have direct access to the metro rail system.
The full length platform elevators, to
accommodate up to 10-car trains:
Here we will incorporate a
numerous piston hydraulic platform
elevator system. This elevator system will project to the full span of the
concourse. The intent is so as to move the entire group of arrivals in one single move
to the upper levels.
The loading will be in reverse
and in the opposing side. With this configuration we
can unload say on the right hand side, and then as soon as unloaded we can load
the left hand side with the on the elevators pre-loaded passengers for the outbound trips.
This will improve the
People handling capacitates to the maximum, since the elevators will always be
pre-loaded or unloaded, and this at a perhaps different floor levels. The by
design benefit will be a much shorter Train dwell time at the Station. This
design will also allow to increase Train densities.
Arrivals would debark at the street level for
immediate dispersion, the departing group would be at the second floor level,
please note that this group is in the gathering mode and may appreciate some
additional environmental protection.
The
departing side may include security checkpoints. This system may also be
included in other prime locations, example, the Penn Station etc. The whole
concept is, as to vastly improve the People moving systems by rail and
light-rail and therefore relive automobile traffic on the overloaded highway
routes.
Now
day's we must design buildings and infra-structure with the integration concept
in mind.
The Towers
This tower system will create a
good natural light source for the general complex. We will also incorporate
solar tubs to transmit natural light inwards to the buildings rooms. This shall
be done in as far as technically and practically possible.
As you
will see in the sketch, that I have incorporated a Swimming pool at the base of
the Arboretum’s. The two, with sand beach swimming Pools will serve as a dual
purpose. The first purpose is for recreation for the Occupants within the
Building complex and the second purpose is as a reservoir for the Fire sprinkler
systems. We will construct a special sand dam in order to prevent the entrance
of sand in to the pipe system.
The Pool
water will be Atlantic seawater. The seawater will be in exchange during a 48 Hr
period. We will need a specially designed piston pump to do the job. This pump
is not on the marked as of now. I know exactly what I like do construct. This
pumping system will require very little energy. The saltwater will be heated by
solar power. The heat exchanging water will be isolated and treated sweet water
and applied via a Stainless Steel Pool heat exchanging system.
The heat exchanging system will be in the correct solar orientation and
suitable 60 deg sloped tower sections. No chlorine will be needed in the pools.
The shower systems will be regular City sweet water.
Fire protections
Should
there be a fire, then the sprinklers will open and draw water by gravity from
the pools. After the fire the pipes will be flushed from the salt water and
recharged with neutralized sweet water. This will inhibit any corrosion to the
pipe network.
The
Arboretum and the sandy beach like pools will exhibit the country look from the
inside tower sections, sort like a Bird’s eye view. In the Arboretum we will
grow Pine tree’, Maple trees, Shrubs and a great variety of other species. The
Arboretum section will be in a gentle but variable slope toward the center of
the building, sort of a crater look. The Arboretum will exhibit small Brooks and
Waterfalls as well as a catch basin for the pumped re-circulation to feed the
brook system. Rainwater will drain via the over flow and during a dry spell we
will replenish the catch basin with city water. The required irrigation water
will also derive from the catch basin.
We will
also incorporate a great many small hiking pads with resting benches and perhaps
artificial outlooks. Since we have gentle slopes we can have a view of the
“pool” lake below. Access to the elevators will be at all the four Tower
corners. Internal security Guards with rescue capabilities for the Arboretum –
Pool area will be established. Also we will have an open and closed clause for
the Arboretum – Pool area.
The Model is from an
aerial view, paint shames are not specified.
Pre-designed
by
Rudy
Niederer the writer of HART-BEAT
May 2002
