This is a very interesting concept that I have also studied and fantasized about. It blows my mind that the atmospheric pressure is so great down on the surface of Venus. The fact that it is a similar size to Earth yet the surface is so hot and has mind blowing pressure is crazy. The situation with raw materials is a huge issue. I feel like the dreams of colonizing Mars is going to be extremely tough as well. There are so many issues to overcome. I do think we should send some probes to Venus that would release solar drones to fly around in the atmosphere and take video and study it in more depth. Or perhaps the inflatable concept to fly around there and take readings. Cool post!
RE: Colonizing Venus: Only 90% as Crazy as it Sounds