Skyscraper Melts Car! (area, buildings, build, cost)

[B87]

London skyscraper melted my car, says motorist | UK news | theguardian.com

[BBMW]

Apparently they can melt people to

Vdara visitor: 'Death ray' scorched hair | Las Vegas Review-Journal

[B87]

Temperatures in the 'hot spot' were estimated to be between 90 and 140 C (194-284 F). Some people managed to fry eggs on the ground with a temperature of 93 celcius.

[nei]

any idea how long the heat lasted?

[B87]

Originally Posted by nei

any idea how long the heat lasted?

It lasts for about 2 hours a day, and will be focussed in that area for the next 2-3 weeks. As autumn advances, the hot spot will move further south. It wasn't an issue in the peak summer because the sunlight was being focussed onto the roof of the building directly below.

[Patricius Maximus]

I knew those glass buildings were bad news .

[nybbler]

Originally Posted by B87

It wasn't an issue in the peak summer because the sunlight was being focussed onto the roof of the building directly below.

Who are no doubt now suing over their increased A/C costs :-)

[nei]

Originally Posted by nybbler

Who are no doubt now suing over their increased A/C costs :-)

since it's London it's likely the building wouldn't have A/C at all

[B87]

Most offices have A/C. It's homes that don't (unless they are new).

[nei]

Originally Posted by B87

Most offices have A/C. It's homes that don't (unless they are new).

Oh, I though most office still didn't have them.