Skyportz Unveils Progressive Vertistop™ Vertiport Design at Dubai Airshow
In an announcement on the Dubai Airshow, Skyportz, in collaboration with Contreras Earl Architecture and Arup, has unveiled its latest modular sustainable vertiport design – the Skyportz Vertistop™. This progressive design goals to revolutionize urban mobility by addressing the necessity for compact and reasonably priced public vertiports in densely populated areas.
Clem Newton-Brown, CEO of Skyportz, highlighted the importance of the Vertistop™ in filling a vital gap available in the market. The design caters to property developers looking for to integrate vertiports into existing urban landscapes, with a concentrate on compactness and affordability.
“We’ve got in our stable of designs, a big public vertiport, a smaller public waterfront vertiport, and a tiny ‘Vertiport in Box’ for personal usage. With this Skyportz Vertistop™ design, we’re filling a spot for a public vertistop that’s compact and reasonably priced for property developers wanting to bolt on a vertiport to their existing sites,” said Newton-Brown.
The important thing feature of the Vertistop™ is its adaptability to numerous locations, comparable to rooftops, carparks, or any space with a minimum of 30×30 meters. The modular design and small footprint make it suitable for retrofitting existing buildings, ensuring minimal construction costs.
Newton-Brown emphasized the role of compact vertistops within the Advanced Air Mobility ecosystem, stating, “Easy set down and pick up vertistops in prime locations may have an enormous role to play in an Advanced Air Mobility ecosystem.”
Designed for quick turnarounds and high throughput, the Vertistop™ focuses on minimizing construction costs through modular design. Charging facilities shall be provided as a backup at some locations, with the goal of encouraging quick turnarounds and enabling more passenger destinations closer to urban centers.
Rafael Contreras, Director of Contreras Earl Architecture, highlighted the sustainability aspect of the Vertistop™. The constructing encompasses a high-performance roof with an aluminum monocoque structure, just like those utilized in the manufacturing of cars and aircraft.
“In embracing the most recent technology, we’re liberated from traditional constructing practices and forms, free to explore more forward-thinking ideas. We’re excited to be working along with Arup and Skyportz in the event of this progressive infrastructure and what it means for the long run of a clean and green mode of transportation,” stated Contreras.
Arup’s Sustainable Buildings Leader, Richard Vincent, emphasized the importance of circular economy principles, climate resilience, and 0 emissions in designing infrastructure for future transportation modes.
“Infrastructure and buildings facilitating these progressive transportation modes should be designed with circular economy principles, climate resilience, and 0 emissions to attain the very best possible results for our planet and native communities alike,” said Vincent.
Because the aviation industry focuses on decarbonization through electric-powered flight, the Vertistop™ represents a commitment to sustainability in ground-based infrastructure, aligning with the expectations of an increasingly eco-conscious community.
Skyportz and Contreras Earl Architecture are actively looking for global construction partners to fabricate and install their Vertistop™ designs under license, signaling a world shift towards sustainable urban mobility solutions.
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