GeoWind at the Las Vegas Sphere — a low-cost wind “sculpture” build approach
Jeon Young June GeoWind
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share a quick field moment from Las Vegas that may interest the geodesic / lightweight-structure community.
During CES, we exhibited GeoWind blades n the Las Vegas Sphere (a landmark example of large-scale geometry in architecture). What stood out wasn’t just the location—it was the reaction from the public: people were surprised that a wind “turbine-like” kinetic sculpture can be built using very accessible, low-cost materials and simple fabrication methods, while still looking clean and architectural.
My key takeaway: geometry + lightweight framing + smart surface design can make wind-driven structures far more approachable—both as an educational build and as an urban installation.
If the group is interested, I can share:
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our simplest bill-of-materials approach (budget-oriented),
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lessons learned on stability/assembly in outdoor wind,
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and what made the design “read” well to non-technical visitors.
Thanks, and I’d love to hear if anyone here has tried similar low-cost kinetic or wind-reactive builds.
Best,
YoungJune Jeon
GeoWind
Paul Kranz
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