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submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by MrMakabar@slrpnk.net to c/technology@slrpnk.net

I found these kind of cool as an idea, as they can be added rather easily to existing cities and provide some greenery without taking up space, while providing shade:

https://www.singulargreen.com/en/green-shades-valladolid/

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[-] SomeGuy69@lemmy.world 24 points 6 months ago

Looks fragile, like as if the next strong storm would remove all the plants. But maybe I'm wrong.

[-] cosmicrookie@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago

I dont really know though ... many modern constructions are made to look structurally impossible

[-] Sizzler@slrpnk.net 3 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

People drastically underestimate the strength of steel, especially when woven like in this case. Those will hold tonnes of weight with no flex.

[-] intensely_human@lemm.ee 2 points 6 months ago

Well they’d better considering they’ll weigh tons

[-] Sizzler@slrpnk.net 3 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

You do realise this is the stuff they build suspension bridges with?

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