They're expanding the capacity to 1400 people, but more interesting are the sustainable aspects of the makeover:
- Solar panels;
- Windmills;
- Rainwater used as flushing water for toilets;
- A 'greenwall': a wall from which plants literally grow;
- Energy-efficient LED lights;
- An energy-generating dance floor;
I especially like the last one: it's a product developed by Sustainable Dance Club, a Rotterdam company. Here's an impression, and here's how it's supposed to work.
I have been to Nighttown quite a few times, and I do hope that when it reopens as 'Watt', that they will program a couple of bands I'd like to see, so I can check out the venue, as well. Planned reopening date is September 4 (typically, guitarist Mike Watt played in Nighttown back in April 3, 2005: almost exactly two years ago).
Anyway, this is one of those things that make me optimistic.
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A sustainable nightclub. That is interesting.
But do they recycle the beer?
Just kidding. I couldn't resist. It is actually a great idea, the sustainable nightclub.
Wish KC would get one.
Respects,
S. F. Murphy
What effect do alcohol-laced vomit and used condoms have on the environment?
Dear Jetse,
just to let you know, the interview I did with you and Aliette will be podcast the weekend after next at www.sci-fi-london.com/audio
thanks again,
Alex
Alex--
Looking forward to it! And thanks for interviewing us.
Luke--
These will, of course, be recycled (in ways we cannot -- or do not wish to -- perceive...;-)
Hehe. Sorry to be gross.
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