What’s a Megastructure in Architecture?

Megastructures are large, man-made, self-supporting structures. They can be city-sized or made up of smaller modular units. They were once seen as a solution to inefficient cities but are now built on a smaller scale. Examples include the Great Wall of China, the USS Ronald Reagan, the Sears Tower, and the English Channel Tunnel. Fantasy […]

What is a megastructure in Engineering?

Megastructures are large artificial constructs, typically seen in science fiction, but also exist in reality such as the Great Wall of China. Examples include the Death Star, Orbitals, and the Ringworld. A space elevator made of carbon nanotubes could be the first true megastructure, with plans to build one by 2031. A megastructure is an […]

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