Scientists have predicted that global warming has started already and it is not too late when species will become distinct, natural resources will decline and above all rise in ocean level will drown what is referred today as metropolis. The best option is curtailing global warming effects by using sustainable products, reducing waste, reducing pollution and most importantly stopping this disaster from hitting at its worst. Purchasing a green house in times of these global warming is likely to be the most excellent bet.
Here is a list of 5 green homes which have been designed for surviving global warming.
1. Modern boat homes
With Dutch architects planning against global warming, Hollywood is likely to be spotted with floating buildings very soon. Rising water levels is a matter of concern with the country being 20% below the sea level already. A flooded river however is no threat for a floatable building having airtight foundation along with water cables feeding them and slack put up into electricity, the entire caboodle can bob upwards. Few building concepts have been shown in the gallery which have been dreamt by Waterstudio among others.
2. Solar powered housing to the sea
Solar Lab’s Floating Houses project inspired by solar power’s potential of energy independence, conceptualizes free floating habitat which can extend boundaries of present living spaces potentially. The entire credit for this goes to integrated water purification, waste treatment systems and solar power supply. Floating Houses being sustainable and fully autonomous habitats can offer exceptional variety with respect to living spaces for future citizens. The project as of now is mainly focused on creating a truly practicable as well as sustainable floating abode especially for Water and Ecology Institute which will be based in Germany’s Lake Constance which is also likely to house an exhibition for highlighting sensitivity of the water ecosystems as well as prospects of making use of solar energy for more radical housing along with public events in the future.
3. The last resort
This sustainable floating home is powered with solar energy. Off late RAFAA Architecture and Design won a competition which had been organised by Germany’s Internationale Bauausstellung for a futuristic floating house termed The Last Resort. Adequate funding and win will definitely see that the group begins invention on the sleek floating houses by year end. The Last Resort measures 15 metres long, 5 metres wide with 2 levels. Mechanical units including the sleeping units required for propelling this house on the waves have been placed at the lower level whereas the upper level offers space for kitchen, living room, two bedrooms and bathroom. The facades has vertical blinds for shading interiors from sunlight directly entering in as well as offer ample privacy for occupants. One can reach the roof via the stairs which along with serving as an additional deck also comes with solar panels which produce electricity for the 2 electric engines which propel the home.
4. Floating houses to combat rising water levels
The entire world is evident of the harmful effects caused by global warming. One cannot undo nature’s fury but can at least deal with it efficiently. With rising levels of water due to faster melting snowcaps turning a threat for people as well as their homes, Waterstudio, an architectural firm have already started designing houses which at times of such kind of crisis is likely to float on water yet keep families safe at their homes. Such modern architecture houses can float and detach when flooding occurs. These houses along with their designs are unique as its foundation is based on river bottom.
5. Solar, wind powered floating habitat
New York based group of artists have planned a temporary habitat which will support life during the time of calamity. They have come up with Waterpod, a prototype dwelling in 2009. This produces its own energy via wind generator and hybrid solar and has been made with a combination of metal, recycled wood, fabric, plastic and other materials mostly coming from junkyards. The Waterpod initially will serve as single house.
