rsb320 Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 They could've created a foundation to buy poor people 400-watt residential turbines and that would've been a far more economical approach to being 'green', meaning that they could have simply saved money on the same effect or made the effect larger. Either way, yeah. "Technically dumb." Since when is Tramell Crow in the 'business' of helping poor people? If you think about it, it was a pretty smart move. I mean, the entire building is leased out to an energy company that is primarily oil and gas. I wonder if Hines is kicking theirselves for not making the jaws on the monkey wrench building not open and close by the forces of nature. I can see the turbines from where I sit and they don't appear to be spinning today. I have noticed before, though, that they are more noticeable when the air is thick with humidity or if it's even raining. I looks similar to a mirage, etc. If you stare at them too long, I believe that they have a hypnotizing effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 You can see Disco Tower pretty well in this photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 You can see Disco Tower pretty well in this photo. Nice bike! Yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 yes, sweet bike! i just got a new one speed bike for cruising but i've been traveling so much i haven't had a chance to ride it... gonna hit the heights trail... You can see Disco Tower pretty well in this photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 I concur! Let's all collectively ignore Niche & his useless babble...,To ignore a user, click on the drop-down menu at the top right of any HAIF page. Select My Settings > Profile > Manage Ignored Users. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 You can see Disco Tower pretty well in this photo. Both Disco tower and Mainplace turned out great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Nice bike! Yours? Yep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 (edited) Took a short vid. Sorry about the quality, but not bad for a Camera. Edited August 26, 2010 by ricco67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog08 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Thanks for the update Jax.All three of downtown's new residents are looking good in that picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Does anybody know when Hess will take occupancy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I was riding down Almeda yesterday towards downtown and noticed a skyscraper in the distance with these really cool looking vertical windmills on top. Does anyone know what building this is, and the story behind it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 See here:http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/10424-discovery-tower/page__st__900Closing this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanith27 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Does anybody know when Hess will take occupancy?June is what they're saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 I know someone who works for Hess downtown and he said they'll start moving in at the beginning of 2011. We'll see how Discovery Green activity picks up when they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 forgive, if this was mentioned earlier in the thread:does anyone know if/what retail will be on the ground level? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Here's a video I made on Saturday. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Materene Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 In the future someone, not us!, will see a lot of buildings with Fan generated electricity. Things just may be so bad in available energy there won't be any choice but to use what you brought, and who knows in the future people may have to drastically cut back their use of electricity and the entire face of every city will not be lit as we now see it. Candle making may make a big come back, unless someone invents electricity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 In the future someone, not us!, will see a lot of buildings with Fan generated electricity. Things just may be so bad in available energy there won't be any choice but to use what you brought, and who knows in the future people may have to drastically cut back their use of electricity and the entire face of every city will not be lit as we now see it. Candle making may make a big come back, unless someone invents electricity.Or hopefully, it will just make economic sense to make more buildings more energy efficient and new developments will incorporate more designs like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanith27 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 forgive, if this was mentioned earlier in the thread:does anyone know if/what retail will be on the ground level?No ground floor retail is what I've been told. I always thought that would be a good place for a patio pub, but not gonna happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I thought there was going to be a ground floor restaurant at least... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C2H Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 No ground floor retail is what I've been told. I always thought that would be a good place for a patio pub, but not gonna happen.how whack is that? no retail, restaurant, nothing? I don't get it, this is a perfect opportunity to do something great. That location is prime for some ground retail or restaurant development. Right across the street from the Park! Why can't these companys do that in downtown Houston? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 I thought the addition of ground level retail was part of getting a good LEED rating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Materene Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Denmark is leading the way in Turbine Powered Electricity Generation, they now have about 40 to 45 percent of their total electrical generation made from Turbines. South of El Paso about a hundred miles there are thousands of these generators erected along I10. When I drove to Nevada in 94 there were none, in 2005 I came back to Houston and was amazed when I saw these things at just early daylight in a light rain, they all had red beacons on top and the first thing that came to mind was Martians This is Copenhagen Harbor, I animated it myself, kinda makes ya want to take a swim don't it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Driving past downtown about an hour ago, I noticed that they had turned off the lights on the tower. It's amazing how quickly you get used to something new in the skyline that it's immediately missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanith27 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Back to the ground floor retail issue, I heard the original plan was to lease out the ground floor as retail but then Hess leased out the whole building and they will now sublet the ground floor to retail of their choosing, when they choose to. Doubt there will be retail upon opening this summer, but hopefully sooner rather than later. My hopes for a nice pub/restaurant on that corner are not entirely dashed yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Drove through downtown, I looked up and noticed that the turbines were gone! That explains why the lights were off. Anyone know the story? Photo Proof: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Gone? what the heck? haha I'll be interested to find out why. I'm sure it's a mechanical or safety issue...some oversight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorAggie Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I wonder if there were tons of birds getting killed by the turbines... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Has anybody heard any additional info about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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