Researchers at MIT have designed a tower structure to be built in London in time for the 2012 Olympics.  It’s called “The Cloud” and its two towers will stand 400 feet tall and be connected by a series of plastic bubbles.  LCD screens will display scores and highlights from the Games and also act as a “barometer of the city’s interests and moods.”  “The Cloud” will run on ‘zero power;’ this means it will be powered by solar energy and will utilize regenerative breaking (like hybrid cars).  Besides displaying information, the structure will also house an observation deck.  The cost of the construction will be funded by citizens by way of micro-donations.  The research team is still deciding on a final location.  For more information visit raisethecloud.org.

[Via Engadget; BBC]