top: The sole emissions generated by the device are the boulders that make their way in time to the base of the slopes.The rocks accumulate over time, generating a gravity-fueled land art installation. above: Exposing the energy mechanism of the High Impact Low Level (HILL) power generators allows visitors to witness and comprehend the transfer and production of energy.They can also produce energy directly by climbing onto a platform and turning the flywheel crank.
The Sisyphus Project proposes a series of mechanical power generators which capitalise upon the anthropic topography of Fresh Kills park, and provides park visitors with an opportunity to become an integral part of the power production system. Upon entrance to the Sisyphus project, park visitors are given the opportunity to select a rock from a pile. This rock is to be carried or rolled to the top of the mound where the visitor is encouraged to roll the rock down a number of precision engineered gutter slopes. After the release of the rock, the visitor relinquishes control to forces of gravity, collision and friction. Depending on the style and force of the release the rock may follow one of two gutter slopes connected to each release point. These gutter slopes are graded to allow the rock to tumble freely down, releasing the gravitational energy gained during its trip to the top of the mound. The gutter slopes contain
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opposite, top: A schematic section through a typical HILL power generator, the engineered cap, and the hidden
landfill geology that enables the generator. below: The energy generation mechanism.
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