The Ark project was designed by Russian firm Remistudio with the
assistance of the International Union of Architects’ program
Architecture for Disasters Relief. The dome-shaped hotel is constructed
with wooden arches, steel cables and a “self-cleaning” plastic layer
instead of glass. The slinky-like Ark hotel can be adapted to suit both
land and water. It is built to stay afloat in the event of floods or
rising seas. The 14,000 square metre shell-like construction of arches
and cables distributes the weight evenly, meaning it can withstand
earthquakes. Daylight is filtered through to internal rooms due to the
hotel’s see-through structure, reducing the need for lighting.
Designed as: “an integrated energy system with an uninterruptible power
supply using alternative energy sources”, the hotel uses solar panels
and a rainwater collection system to provide inhabitants with power and
water. It would be built around a central pillar connecting to roof-top
wind generators and heat pumps, as well as to energy storage and thermal
conversion units below.There will also be a “tornado” energy generating
spiral at the top of the pillar.
Source : http://www.tutztutz.com
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