** Japan’s Automated Underground Bike Storage <http://twistedsifter.com> ------------------------------
- Japan’s Automated Underground Bike Storage<#13f5f14cf4afc776_13f5a8beb80759e6_13f58ae0338f8361_1> - Picture of the Day: Sunset in La Paz<#13f5f14cf4afc776_13f5a8beb80759e6_13f58ae0338f8361_2> - Custom Designed Animal Origami by Nguyen Hung Cuong<#13f5f14cf4afc776_13f5a8beb80759e6_13f58ae0338f8361_3> [image: japan underground bike storage parking system by giken (4)] Photograph by Danny Choo<http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/9011547014/in/set-72157634054234729>@ culturejapan.jp<http://www.dannychoo.com/en/post/26963/Japan+Underground+Bicycle+Parking+Systems.html> The Problem Bicycles are a popular form of transportation in Japan. However, when parked they can take up a lot of public space that could otherwise be used by pedestrian foot traffic, small storefronts, etc. The Solution Rather than take up valuable real estate above ground, store them safely underground where they are protected from the weather and would-be thieves, while freeing up valuable public space. [image: japan underground bike storage parking system by giken (5)] Photograph by Danny Choo<http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/9011547810/in/set-72157634054234729>@ culturejapan.jp<http://www.dannychoo.com/en/post/26963/Japan+Underground+Bicycle+Parking+Systems.html> The ECO Cycle Anti-seismic Underground Bicycle Park by Giken The ECO Cycle <http://www.giken.com/en/developments/eco_cycle/> is an automated underground storage system for bicycles. Designed by Giken<http://www.giken.com/en/developments/eco_cycle/>, it has a capacity of 204 bicycles and can retrieve a person’s bike in approximately 13 seconds. [image: japan underground bike storage parking system by giken (3)] How It Works [image: japan underground bike storage parking system by giken (6)] Photograph by Danny Choo<http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/9010380615/in/set-72157634054234729>@ culturejapan.jp<http://www.dannychoo.com/en/post/26963/Japan+Underground+Bicycle+Parking+Systems.html> [image: japan underground bike storage parking system by giken (7)] Photograph by Danny Choo<http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/9011566734/in/set-72157634054234729>@ culturejapan.jp<http://www.dannychoo.com/en/post/26963/Japan+Underground+Bicycle+Parking+Systems.html> [image: japan underground bike storage parking system by giken (8)] Photograph by Danny Choo<http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/9011565258/in/set-72157634054234729>@ culturejapan.jp<http://www.dannychoo.com/en/post/26963/Japan+Underground+Bicycle+Parking+Systems.html> [image: japan underground bike storage parking system by giken (9)] Photograph by Danny Choo<http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/9010381067/in/set-72157634054234729>@ culturejapan.jp<http://www.dannychoo.com/en/post/26963/Japan+Underground+Bicycle+Parking+Systems.html> [image: japan underground bike storage parking system by giken (10)] Photograph by Danny Choo<http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/9011556722/in/set-72157634054234729>@ culturejapan.jp<http://www.dannychoo.com/en/post/26963/Japan+Underground+Bicycle+Parking+Systems.html> [image: japan underground bike storage parking system by giken (2)] 1. IC tag fixed on front frame of bicycle is read automatically by the sensor in front of the Entrance Door, and then the Front Wheel Shutter opens automatically. Then, the front wheel should be placed into the open space. 2. After the front wheel is fixed by the Clamp, step away from the mat and then press “the Loading Button”. 3. The Entrance Door opens automatically and then the bicycle is conveyed into the Eco-cycle. The door closes automatically. It is the end of loading operation. 4. Transporting Tray brings the bicycle down with revolving action to a vacant pallet. 5. The Transporting Tray slides to place the bicycle at the vacant pallet. It is the end of loading bicycle. [image: japan underground bike storage parking system by giken (13)] Photograph by Danny Choo<http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/9010384597/in/set-72157634054234729>@ culturejapan.jp<http://www.dannychoo.com/en/post/26963/Japan+Underground+Bicycle+Parking+Systems.html> [image: japan underground bike storage parking system by giken (12)] Photograph by Danny Choo<http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/9010371833/in/set-72157634054234729>@ culturejapan.jp<http://www.dannychoo.com/en/post/26963/Japan+Underground+Bicycle+Parking+Systems.html> [image: japan underground bike storage parking system by giken (11)] Photograph by Danny Choo<http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/9010372299/in/set-72157634054234729>@ culturejapan.jp<http://www.dannychoo.com/en/post/26963/Japan+Underground+Bicycle+Parking+Systems.html> Construction and Specifications - Earthquake-proof wall composed of pressed-in piles which form cylindrical wall - The Eco-cycle is completed by using prefabricated materials - Max bicycle weight 30kg (66 lbs) - Parking capacity: 204 - Retrieval speed: 13 seconds - Depth: 11.65 meters (38.22 ft) - Diameter: 8.55 meters (28 ft) [image: japan underground bike storage parking system by giken (1)] 1. Pressing-in piles to form cylindrical wall by using a dedicated designed Silent Piler 2. Excavation inside the shaft to create the underground space 3. Installation of Mechanical parking system inside the shaft 4. Installation of the prefabricated entrance booth [image: japan underground bike storage parking system by giken (14)] Photograph by Danny Choo<http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/9011560756/in/set-72157634054234729>@ culturejapan.jp<http://www.dannychoo.com/en/post/26963/Japan+Underground+Bicycle+Parking+Systems.html> Examples of Cell Phone Tower Disguises<http://twistedsifter.com/2012/08/examples-of-cell-phone-tower-disguises/> [image: cell phone tower disguised as a cactus 1 Japans Automated Underground Bike Storage]<http://twistedsifter.com/2012/08/examples-of-cell-phone-tower-disguises/> Inside Amazon’s ‘Chaotic Storage’ Warehouses<http://twistedsifter.com/2012/12/inside-amazons-chaotic-storage-warehouses/> [image: inside amazons chaotic storage warehouses 3 Japans Automated Underground Bike Storage]<http://twistedsifter.com/2012/12/inside-amazons-chaotic-storage-warehouses/> Italian Village Builds Giant Mirror to Combat 83 Days of Darkness<http://twistedsifter.com/2012/05/actors-revisit-famous-roles-in-normal-attire/> [image: viganella italy builds mirror to reflect sun combat darkness 14 Japans Automated Underground Bike Storage]<http://twistedsifter.com/2012/02/village-builds-giant-mirror-to-combat-darkness/> SUNSET IN LA PAZ [image: la paz bolivia at sunset Picture of the Day: Sunset in La Paz] Photograph by PEDRO SZEKELY<http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedrosz/4099331883/> In this photograph by Pedro Szekely <http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedrosz/>we see the city of La Paz, the second largest city in Bolivia after Santa Cruz. It is located in the western part of the country at an elevation of roughly 3,650 m (11,975 ft) above sea level, making it the world’s highest de facto capital city, or administrative capital, with Quito, Ecuador, being the highest legal capital. Overlooking the city is the triple-peaked Illimani moutain, which is always snow-covered and can be seen from several spots of the city. [Source<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Paz> ] In the Flickr photo description, Szekely describes<http://www.flickr.com/photos/pedrosz/4099331883/>his thoughts as he arrived in La Paz for the first time: “Arriving to La Paz by land is quite an experience. La Paz is in a valley, but it overflowed into the Altiplano. In South America, the outskirts of the big cities are very poor. The peasants coming from the countryside looking for jobs settle there. So, your first contact with La Paz is quite shocking, as you see the extreme poverty of the people who live there. The bus then winds down the road into the very crowded La Paz. The streets are narrow and lined with little stores that sell everything, the traffic and pollution are horrible, and there are lots of people. It is picturesque but unsettling. I live in Los Angeles, but I am from Colombia and I have seen my share of poverty. La Paz is something else. 1. Gorilla [image: Gorilla] <http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackscorpion/8696387416/> Artwork by Nguyễn Hùng Cường<http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackscorpion/8696387416/> 2. Great White Shark [image: Great White Shark]<http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackscorpion/8696372676/> Artwork by Nguyễn Hùng Cường<http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackscorpion/8696372676/> 3. Eagle [image: Eagle] <http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackscorpion/8695229139/> Artwork by Nguyễn Hùng Cường<http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackscorpion/8695229139/> 4. Horse [image: Horse] <http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackscorpion/8739892555/> Artwork by Nguyễn Hùng Cường<http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackscorpion/8739892555/> 5. Butterfly [image: Butterfly] <http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackscorpion/4198297981/> Artwork by Nguyễn Hùng Cường<http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackscorpion/4198297981/> 6. African Elephant [image: African Elephant]<http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackscorpion/4028417267/> Artwork by Nguyễn Hùng Cường<http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackscorpion/4028417267/> 7. Water Buffalo [image: Water Buffalo]<http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackscorpion/3269000879/> Artwork by Nguyễn Hùng Cường<http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackscorpion/3269000879/> 8. Spectacled Bear [image: Jucumari No.1]<http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackscorpion/4020708143/> Artwork by Nguyễn Hùng Cường<http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackscorpion/4020708143/> 9. Squirrel [image: A little gift]<http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackscorpion/6490872097/> Artwork by Nguyễn Hùng Cường<http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackscorpion/6490872097/> 10. Scorpion – Snake [image: Scorpio-snake]<http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackscorpion/8679295741/> Artwork by Nguyễn Hùng Cường<http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackscorpion/8679295741/> Sculptures Cut from a Single Piece of Paper<http://twistedsifter.com/2012/11/sculptures-cut-from-single-piece-of-paper-peter-callesen/> [image: papercraft art from one sheet of paper peter callesen 20 Custom Designed Animal Origami by Nguyen Hung Cuong]<http://twistedsifter.com/2012/11/sculptures-cut-from-single-piece-of-paper-peter-callesen/> Amazing Origami Using Only Dollar Bills<http://twistedsifter.com/2012/08/dollar-bill-origami-by-won-park/> [image: koi fish made from dollar bill origami by won park Custom Designed Animal Origami by Nguyen Hung Cuong]<http://twistedsifter.com/2012/08/dollar-bill-origami-by-won-park/> Artworks Made from a Creased Sheet of Paper<http://twistedsifter.com/2013/04/artworks-made-from-creased-sheet-of-paper-simon-schubert/> [image: folded paper crease art reliefs simon schubert 9 Custom Designed Animal Origami by Nguyen Hung Cuong]<http://twistedsifter.com/2013/04/artworks-made-from-creased-sheet-of-paper-simon-schubert/> *".... 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