ABSTRACT
The appearance of the first transmission lines more than one hundred years ago immediately started
discussion and public concerns. When the first transmission line was built, more electrocutions occurred
because of people climbing up the towers, flying kites, and touching wet conducting ropes. As the public
became aware of the danger of electrocution, the aesthetical effect of the transmission lines generated
pubic discussion. In fact, there is a story of Frank Lloyd Wright, the famous architect, calling President
Roosevelt and demanding the removal of high-voltage lines obstructing his view in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Undoubtedly, a transmission line corridor with several lines would disturb the appearance of a quite
green valley.
