The floating cities

[Sweetpea]

The floating cities that could one day house climate change refugees
At first glance, they look like a couple of giant inflatable garden chairs that have washed out to sea

But they are, apparently, the ultimate solution to rapidly rising sea levels.

This computer-generated image shows two floating cities, each with enough room for 50,000 inhabitants.
Based on the design of a lilypad, they could be used as a permanent refuge for those whose homes have been covered in water. Major cities including London, New York and Tokyo are seen as being at huge risk from oceans which could rise by as much as 3ft by the end of this century.
This solution, by the award-winning Belgian architect Vincent Callebaut, is designed to be a new place to live for those whose homelands have been wiped out.

The 'Lilypad City' would float around the world as an independent and fully self-sustainable home. With a lake at its centre to collect and purify rainwater, it would be accessed by three separate marinas and feature artificial mountains to offer the inhabitants a change of scenery from the seascape.

Power for the central accommodation hub is provided through a series of renewable energy sources including solar panels on the mountain sides, wind turbines and a power station to harness the energy of the waves.



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1031438/Pictured-The-floating-cities-day-house-climate-change-refugees.html


Waterworld comes to life. I want one.

[poppy]

me too, Iam putting my name down

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Based on the design of a lilypad,

Seen these on Documentaries at Cinemax.

Thing is, a lilly does NOT have to deal with 20 foot waves and a force 11 Sou'westerly.

Great if it works, but I want to see them working for a few years before moving there.

[Churchill]

Perfect homes for the French.

Ribbit!

[emmylou]

I WANT ONE!!!

could i have a motor on it so we can always be somewhere warm?

[terrywit]

just think of the fun........flush the lav & you may just see a wee brown fish bobbing by the front door.....

[Churchill]

Originally Posted by terrywit

just think of the fun........flush the lav & you may just see a wee brown fish bobbing by the front door.....

Like I said, the French would love it.

[Haqa]

Originally Posted by poppy

me too, Iam putting my name down

I thought you already had a floating home?

H.