The planet is warming, glaciers are melting and sea levels
are rising, which means that people living in low-lying areas will be displaced
over the next century. That’s why architect Vincent Callebaut designed
Lilypads, self-sufficient floating cities that would each accommodate up to
50,000 people. Inspired by the shape of Victoria water lilies, these eco-cities
would each be made of polyester fibers and feature three mountains and marinas
— dedicated to work, shopping and entertainment. Aquaculture farms and
suspended gardens would be located below the water line, and the cities would
run on renewable energy.
Callebaut plans for his Lilypad concept to become a reality
in 2100, but this is sure to be an expensive piece of real estate so one may
wonder how displaced climate change refugees will afford to live on these
state-of-the-art floating cities.
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