Talk:Da Vinci Tower

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[edit] Name of tower

Why have they named it after Leonardo? Greswik (talk) 19:20, 6 January 2008 (UTC)

Well, the architect, David Fisher, is an Italian-Israeli. The name must come from his love for Italy. The problem is that the official website uses the name "Dynamic Architecture Building." There is no mention of "Da Vinci" there. But if it was used by the architect, I am sure it would have something to do with Da Vinci being an innovator, and this building being an innovation. Leitmanp (talk | contributions) 19:36, 6 January 2008 (UTC)

I don't see this as a very good reason. Does anyone know anyting about why this named has been used? I think there should be some words about in the article. Just "love for italy" seems a bit thin. Greswik (talk) 21:08, 6 January 2008 (UTC)

I think I found the reason, in this article. Mr. Fisher said, "'The concept was born in the city of Renaissance-Florence, Italy and now it will come to life for the first time in Dubai, the city of the future.'" But then later it mentions Leonardo Da Vinci, but does not explain the reason for the name. It just says, "[Fisher] said that a 'tower in motion,' which may be aptly called as the Da Vinci Tower-after the great Italian innovator, artist, scientist and philosopher Leonardo Da Vinci-would cost at least $350 million..." Another reason could be that Mr. Fisher became an artist in Florence, graduated from the University of Florence, then later taught architecture there. Since much of his history is connected to Florence, it would seem natural to name a tower after another person that is also connected to Florence, Leonardo Da Vinci.

I hope that helped. But I am sure that there is another source that explains the reason for the name in further detail. The problem is that I cannot find it. Leitmanp (talk | contributions) 06:27, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] January 2008 changes

I have reverted some of the changes made by 192.139.245.254 (talk · contribs) on 28 January 2008. Theses changes dealt with the removal of "wind" and "prevailing winds." The turbines in the tower will not be the conventional wind turbines. These turbines will be between the floors. The movement of the floors will spin the turbines; therefore providing energy for the tower itself. Please see the sources provided for more information. I also added "in the vicinity" to show that the tower will not just have an overabundance of energy, but will be exporting it. I hope that made sense. If you want to discuss the issue further, or disagree with the changes I made or what I wrote above, please feel free to respond. Thank you. Leitmanp (talk | contributions) 04:08, 30 January 2008 (UTC)