The Sustainable Dance Club
by Jeff McIntire-Strasburg, St. Louis, MO on 10. 7.06
The idea of green clubbing may seem like an oxymoron, but on October 14, environmental NGO Enviu and architectural firm Döll will host an event at Rotterdam's Off_Corso to present their concept of an environmentally responsible dance club. Titled "The Critical Mass," the event will kick off with a presentation of the organizations' work over the past eight months, followed by -- what else -- a party. Among the features envisioned for the green club are energy-generating dance floors (see the video), toilets flushed with rainwater, walls that change color in response to temperature fluctuations, and a rooftop garden where clubbers can enjoy an organic beer with friends. Enviu and Döll believe the idea can not only lessen the environmental impact of an activity that's traditionally pretty unsustainable, but also build awareness among the young and hip. ::The Critical Mass via Springwise; video via linton at Hugg
As a person who has spent many, many hours on dancefloors across the US, I love this. I hope that this proves successful both financially and environmentally so that it spreads to dance capitals all over the globe.
For those lucky ones who will be across the pond (closer to Rotterdam at least) that night, tickets cost a mere 6 euros and will be available at the door.
The need to do this on bridges and roads. Or in malls, etc etc etc.
JC-- The British are researching the capture of "footfall" energy.
this idea is revolutionary! I hope with success it will be featured in all major clubs in the UK soon, excellent work!
But would it run the Valve sound system? ;)
Talk about high embodied energy! This is a great idea and I'd love to see more of this type of progressive thinking here in the U.S. Alas, we're about a century behind Europe in terms of public policy and R&D.
Perhaps the media frenzy and all the upcoming reality shows focusing on green development and construction will begin to turn the tide.
I live about 30Km away.. I might go and take a look...