Floating Architecture for Sustainability

Jellyfish Barge

In anticipation of resource scarcity, expected to decrease by 60-70% by 2050 with population growth reaching almost 10 billion, the architect created Jellyfish Barge. This floating barge is made up by module that allows for crop cultivation without relying on soil, fresh water and chemical energy consumption by hydroponic farming system. Additionally, this floating agricultural greenhouse purifies salt and polluted water that is powered by solar energy.

The main low cost materials are recycled plastic drums and a wooden base.

Lilypad: Floating City for Climate Change Refugees

This spectacular Biomimic concept of a floating city that will hold approximately 50,000 people is intended to shelter refugees affected by climate change. Inspired by a waterlily, these floating "Lilypads" have zero emission by using solar, wind, tidal and biomass technologies that will produce its own energy as well as process CO2 in air through its titanium dioxide skin.

Floating School

The architects built a floating school prototype to address the shortage of schools and lack of daily infrastructure in the second most populous city in Africa that can support such facilities, where there are no roads, land or formal infrastructure.

This floating structure uses renewable energy to recycle organic waste and to harvest rainwater while floating along the surface of the water regardless of the tidal change or water level. The main materials used are locally sourced wood and bamboo that floats on top of 250 plastic barrels.

The structure was meant to be invulnerable to flooding and storm surges however during a heavy seasonal thunderstorm on June 7, 2016, the school collapsed without any casualty.

Thames Bath

Wanting to reconnect Londoners to the Thames River by bringing back the ability to swim in the river, the architect proposed a series of three fresh water floating swimming pools in an effort to reclaim their historic river and increase public space while adding urban value. The pool uses recycled rainwater instead of river water.

The Nordhavn Islands

Double functioning as floating classrooms for the new Copenhagen International School that will teach about water and water sports training and also provide activities to both students and local residents from kayaking, boating, sunbathing and even fishing. The main point is that the water will be the unifying element to bring the community together while linking the new school and the city to the water.

The pools breakdown to three circular decks - The Reef (teaching center and a hub for pier events), The Lagoon (arena for water sports), and The Sun Bath for bathing, swimming lessons and a sauna.

Icebergs

Inspired by real life icebergs, the architect created a floating summer cottage design. Just like the real thing, the exterior is super simple and is partially submerged in the water with habitable roof to fully enjoy the scenery. The interior is also very simple with maximum window surface to enjoy the surroundings as much as possible.