Parthenon Seawall by Waterstudio,

The floating sea wall acts as a permeable breakwater that converts the wave power into electrical energy while reducing the waves’ impact on the harbor at the same time.

The columns of the sea wall are comprised of 3-foot cylinders that rotate – both clockwise and counter clockwise – at low speed. The energy created by this rotation is then captured in a concrete box inside the floating platform.

Palafitte del XXI secolo: zero emission a prova di uragano

I cambiamenti climatici, che stanno portando anche fenomeni meteorologici estremi come gli uragani, ad ampliare sempre più le loro aree, stanno dando spunti nuovi di progettazione ad architetti e designer, che si stanno impegnando in soluzioni applicabili nel breve periodo.

Nella attesa che i governi mettano in atto politiche dedicate alle strategie di adattamento ai cambiamenti climatici…

Villa New Water in the Netherlands by Waterstudio

Clad in Corian, a rather high-finish material much more generally linked with kitchen worktops, this distinctive residence bears a crisp white exterior that offers this atypically dutch dwelling the distinct feel of a Mediterranean villa. This manmade material granted the architect Koen Olthuis the opportunity to add curves to the home’s design, which has been utilised to excellent effect.

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Villa New Water in the Netherlands by Waterstudio

Clad in Corian, a rather high-finish material a lot more usually linked with kitchen worktops, this distinctive house bears a crisp white exterior that provides this atypically dutch dwelling the distinct really feel of a Mediterranean villa. This manmade material granted the architect Koen Olthuis the opportunity to add curves to the home’s style, which has been utilised to wonderful impact.

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