A prototype for Climate Resilient – Self-sufficient floating habitats as an alternative to sinking Mumbai city, at Front Bay, Arabian Sea.
OVERVIEW
A self-contained community that floats on water and exists entirely off-the-grid, thanks to its sustainability and reliance on clean energy sources. The proposal is not just a hallucinatory oasis. It is a need for changing times.
DESIGN BRIEF
Sea level rise is a natural result of global warming, an epidemic plaguing Earth’s environment. Sea levels have been rising for thousands of years. People are already living on water for centuries in some places around the world. However, the concept of building on water has been reintroduced with a new idea in the last two decades.
CONCEPT
The new idea is to realize a very large floating structure which is as big as a city. The objective is to build a fully modular metropolis that is robust to rise in sea level, adaptable, sustainable, and customizable.
Why do we need Aquapolis ?
Why to build on water ?
How to build on Water?
What is Aquapolis ?
IDEATION PROCESS
DESIGN
Site Plan of the 10 Hectare module consisting of 6 hexagonal module - namely 3 residential modules, 1 institutional, 1 commercial and 1 aquafarming based industrial module - of 1.6 hectare area each.
Section and elevation of Residential Module
Plan, Section and elevation of Aqua-farming Industrial, commercial and institutional modules respectively. (from left to right)
Tripod Modules
Street Details
Prototype multiplication on a global level to address global climate change issues.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Pontoon Details
Renderings
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Innovative Design Solutions - The project highlighted the necessity for innovative and adaptive design solutions to address the challenges posed by rising sea levels. The exploration and implementation of a floating precinct showcased the potential for unconventional approaches in mitigating the impact of climate change.
Climate Resilience - The focus on a floating precinct underscored the importance of developing climate-resilient infrastructure. The project's key takeaway involves understanding and incorporating design elements that can withstand and adapt to changing environmental conditions, providing a sustainable solution for coastal regions.
Policy Implications- The project likely brought attention to the importance of supportive policies and regulations in fostering the development of climate-resilient infrastructure. Identifying and advocating for 13 sustainable building policies that encourage sustainable design and adaptation strategies is a critical aspect of addressing global climate change.
Education and Awareness- A floating precinct project can serve as an educational tool to raise awareness about the impacts of climate change and potential solutions. The key takeaway involves the role of such projects in educating the public, policymakers, and stakeholders about the urgency of addressing rising sea levels and the importance of resilient design.Software used - AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Enscape, Twinmotion.