1997

 

Nomi contemplates the world's future, in the company of her son Tidhar and his sister-in-law Dorit. So here are some ideas for her and you.

 

 As the 20th century draws to a close, and Nomi (by our conservative estimate) has another 50 years to live, millennium fever is sweeping the globe. In some countries, such as the Arab states, Israel (to some degree) and Japan, where other calendars are used, it is not much of an event. Iran has even banned millennium celebration all together. But for much of the world, plans are on course and a bewildering array of millenium projects are being hatched. However with an estimated population of 6.5 billion people and growing environmental awareness, scientists already beginning to grapple with potential problems the 21st century…

 

 

Aerodynamic hotel

The world's largest hotel is taking shape in the Arab shiekdom of Dubai. It is the centerpiece of a new beach resort complex. The 321-m high hotel has 56 stories and 3 basement s below sea level. Designed in an aerodynamic sail shape, it's located on its own artificial island, which is linked to the mainland by a road bridge.

 

 

Airport on an island

A special artificial island 4.5 km long X 2.5 km wide was built in Osaka Bay to house Japan's new International Airport. It's connected to the mainland by a six-lane highway and a railroad. The vast steel and glass terminal was designed to withstand both earthquakes & typhoons.

 

All-In-One

Space is at a premium in Bangkok, one of the most congested cites in t world. But a new scheme called BERTS (Bangkok Elevated Road & Train System) maybe the answer. Two railroads, a highway, and shops will all be crammed onto what used to be the old state railroad.

 

 

Car date 2096

Concept 2096, designed to celebrate 100 years of British automotive industry, shows what cars might look like in the new millennium. It is computer controlled and will reach speed of 302 mph (483 km/h), with no driver, no steering wheel, and no brakes. It can also change shape and color.

 

 

New space age Work is starting on an International Space Station (ISS), code-named Alpha, that will provide a permanent orbiting research complex in the unique, nearly sero-gravity environment of space. In a new spirit fo international cooperation, the project is jointly financed by Russia, Japan, Europ and US. The station will take 44 assembly flights to build and is due for completion in 2002.

That's it. Any comment please contact Nomi or e-mail to

[email protected]

or: start from the beginning by clicking here