Valvescape

[Image: Inside the riveted curvature and infinite throughways of Ontario's subterranean generating station, as photographed by Vanishing Point, about whom I hope to post more soon. While you're there, by the way, don't miss the so-called Depths of Salvation. Meanwhile, see BLDGBLOG's own take on urban knot theory, then join our tour of London Topological].

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Blogger Indian Bazaars said...

the world of tunnels is most fascinating. never quite knew it could be this interesting. thanks.

February 25, 2007 4:51 AM  
Blogger CoralPoetry said...

Hi,

Man is merely emulating the subterranean termites

http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/10324.shtml

...and the Common Stalk Borer

http://ipm.uiuc.edu/fieldcrops/insects/stalk_borer/index.html

plus gazillions of other burrowing animals.

I still want to know how bees manage to take flight when their design is said to be so aerodynamically unwieldy as to preclude flight.

Regards,
Coral

February 25, 2007 11:02 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thanks for drawing attention to Vanishing Point. It's a fascinating project, and I look forward to reading your take on it sometime soon.

February 25, 2007 11:04 AM  
Blogger ghoose said...

stumble upon this blog while blog surfing, very infomative indeed ...will drop by again

February 25, 2007 11:06 AM  
Blogger Michael Holloway said...

Here's more urban spelunking sites:

http://www.infiltration.org/index.html

http://urbexbarrie.blogspot.com/

February 26, 2007 8:50 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What, they didn't bring their skateboards with them? Missin' out!


I [HEART} BLDGBLOG

February 26, 2007 2:59 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Trying to skate through 3-6 inches of water is just about the last thing on my underground agenda. The number of times I've been in bone dry pipe could probably be counted on one hand.

February 27, 2007 5:46 AM  

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