The Hydroelectric Waterfall Prison Plays with Inmates' Minds
Meghan Young — March 27, 2013 — Eco
References: margotkrasojevic.org & dvice
The Hydroelectric Waterfall Prison is unlike any penal institution ever created. Of course, it doesn't actually exist...yet. An elaborate concept worthy of a sci-fi flick, this remote prison focuses on the psychological effect architecture can have on people. In this case, it has a maddening effect on inmates.
Designed by Dr. Margot Krasojevic, the Hydroelectric Waterfall Prison is meant to be established offshore. With only a desolate view of blue vastness stretching beyond the horizon as well as the constant sound of a churning waterfall, the prison could easily be converted into an insane asylum.
Before that, however, the Hydroelectric Waterfall Prison doubles as a power station. The steady lapping of waves against a series of Tyson turbines feeds the structure while also exporting power to the mainland via a massive tether.
Designed by Dr. Margot Krasojevic, the Hydroelectric Waterfall Prison is meant to be established offshore. With only a desolate view of blue vastness stretching beyond the horizon as well as the constant sound of a churning waterfall, the prison could easily be converted into an insane asylum.
Before that, however, the Hydroelectric Waterfall Prison doubles as a power station. The steady lapping of waves against a series of Tyson turbines feeds the structure while also exporting power to the mainland via a massive tether.
Trend Themes
1. Psychological Architecture - Opportunity for architects to design buildings that have specific psychological effects on its occupants.
2. Offshore Penal Institutions - Potential for the establishment of prisons or insane asylums in remote offshore locations.
3. Hydropower Integration - Incorporating hydroelectric technology into structures to generate power while also serving other functions.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects can explore the field of psychological architecture to design buildings with intentional psychological effects on occupants.
2. Correctional Facilities - Offshore penal institutions offer new opportunities for the correctional facility industry to create secure and innovative prison solutions.
3. Renewable Energy - Hydropower integration in structures like the Hydroelectric Waterfall Prison presents opportunities for the renewable energy industry to expand their reach and applications.
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