Melbourne Taxi 2020 is a vehicular and systematic TAXI design concept which is proposed for Melbourne city for the year of 2020. The concept utilizes an electric TAXI vehicle and supported infrastructure with recharging booths placed at vital points around the city. The design of the vehicle is mainly focused on safety of the driver and passengers, reliability, ease of use, iconic design and minimal environmental footprint. The highlighted features of the vehicle are GPS and mapping system for passengers and driver, Smart card system, passenger info and entertainment hub, hydrogen fuel cell, solar panel system including recharging hubs and battery generators.
Read the rest of this entry »
The 76m (246ft) long Sylvia Nancy yacht concept is designed to house 12 guests along with the appropriate number of crews and is able to explore interesting locations all over the world with a hybrid fuel-efficient electric power system. This yacht contains three main aft decks with alluring sun lounges and sun decks scattered around, each of them will offer spectacular views. This concept comprises an outdoor bar lounge and a movie screening room to offer versatile entertainment to the passenger. Its outdoor amenities and open side corridors will give the feel of lying down on an outstanding sandy beach under palm trees.
Read the rest of this entry »
The owner of Hotelicopper has been trying to create the world’s largest helicopter as well as the world’s first flying hotel by modifying a Soviet-made Mil V-12 since 2004. This massive flying machine features everything from room service and private entertainment systems to extras like yoga classes, tea garden, spa treatment, gaming and many others that someone would anticipate from a 5-star hotel. With the length of 42m and 14m of height, this giant aircraft can fly with a maximum weight of 232,870 lb. Maximum speed of this flying hotel is 255 km/h and expected cruising speed is 237 km/h.
Read the rest of this entry »
City Center, a green development project coming up in Las Vegas, is the largest privately financed development in North America. It’s an $8 billion venture between MGM MIRAGE and Dubai World, the first building is scheduled to be opened at the end of 2009. On completion of the entire City Center project, it includes a resort casino, two non-gaming resort hotels, and almost 500,000 square foot retail and entertainment space and also will feature a $40 million public fine art program.
Read the rest of this entry »
