Turbinomic is designed to make the most of wind turbulence around it, by allowing the wind to drive circular belt turbines incorporated into the building's skin.

These turbines are placed horizontally between each floor to generate power for the structure. They are independent and can be activated by wind from any direction.

Elliott calls it 'architecture that works, rather than being static and energy absorbing/consuming'.

Okay so there are no actual plans to build the thing and detractors have suggested construction costs would probably outweigh energy savings.

But, considering the global economic crisis is such that some people have started calling it the GEC - presumably they're too busy trying to keep their jobs to use the expanded version - why not rejoice in something a bit different and daring.

Lift that GEC depression architects! It's not like you have much else to do anyway, right? :)