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by Dalgar
May 14th, 2013, 3:08 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Super Talls
Replies: 106
Views: 16961

Re: Super Talls

I can't help but picture a Target Tower being bullseye shaped for the Google Maps generation. http://goo.gl/maps/8bHwl
by Dalgar
May 14th, 2013, 2:36 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: DTE: Wells Fargo, Radisson Red, Edition Apts & Millwright Building
Replies: 2909
Views: 472034

Re: Star Tribune Blocks

Yes, this bigger ramp should be moved below the park. Keep an extra city block on the tax rolls.
by Dalgar
May 14th, 2013, 12:59 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Vikings Stadium Miscellaneous Discussion
Replies: 1660
Views: 233123

Re: Vikings Stadium

North Face Stadium. I like it.
by Dalgar
May 14th, 2013, 10:31 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Vikings Stadium Miscellaneous Discussion
Replies: 1660
Views: 233123

Re: Vikings Stadium

For me, the biggest issue is the non-transparent part of the roof. I think if the roof had been entirely clear, it'd be much improved.
Agreed! I wonder why this wasn't done. The ETFE is lighter than anything else, so it can't be a structural reason. Cost?
by Dalgar
May 13th, 2013, 10:57 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Vikings Stadium Miscellaneous Discussion
Replies: 1660
Views: 233123

Re: Vikings Stadium

-The whole roof should be ETFE -Improve roof structural support design to minimize shadows on the field -Energy usage? This building needs to be designed net zero energy -Solar energy on south wall -ETFE,glass,zinc are good -- more detailed design needed to building facade (stone? vines?) -Needs a l...