No Man’s Land: Fresh Water, Clean Energy… and Peace

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Can architecture foster peace in the Middle East? The No Man’s Land concept by New York-based architect Phu Hoang Office solves some site-specific issues such as friction over water control and also provides recreation, tourist attractions and renewable energy. The No Man’s Land design is made up of a network of islands, creating an artificial archipelago that actually extracts water molecules from the air to be desalinated, providing fresh drinking water.



http://weburbanist.com/2009/05/27/unbuilt-buildings-12-awesome-future-architectural-designs/

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