Rotating Wind Power Tower to begin construction in Dubai


	Rotating Wind Power Tower to begin construction in Dubai

Mohir

6-10-2008 11:13 AM

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dubai, wind, architecture

Mohir says:

looks amazing

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6-10-2008 11:29 AM

masbury

Indeed it does!

6-10-2008 9:04 PM

I-Clip

Holy shit! Got to visit Dubai someday. Especially the man made islands!

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