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Wind-Rotors

Untitled. Eolsrotor pentamer. Stockholm, 1973. Metal.
Photograph: Yildirim Arici


Wind-Rotors

Based on the flexible polyhedron principle, Koman also created this artwork thinking of its potential use in engineering and alternate energy production, particularly of concern in Sweden in the 1970’s. These wind-turbines are turning with the wind of course, but they also adapt their openings like accordions depending on the strength of the wind. They are higher, with more open wing surface to catch the breeze when it is weak, but they get flatter when the wind is strong, thus adjusting their speed to be most efficient.

Many people find modern wind-turbines ugly, but few think the same about old windmills. This artwork is a reflection about putting more emphasis on the aesthetics of such constructions, while keeping them as powerful as possible.

Koman has registered the Wind-Rotors at the Swedish Patent Office.

Scientific phenomena: mechanical volumes, architectural components, alternate energy