Could a floating dome that can house up to 10,000 people be a model for future living?
Russian architect Alexander Remizov thinks so — and his prototype design, called “The Ark,” bears more than a passing resemblance to the classic children’s toy, the Slinky.
Remizov believes his Ark, designed to be constructed from timber, steel and high-strength ETFE plastic, could be adapted for all kinds of environments and put to a number of different uses, including emergency housing — its prefabricated structure should allow it to be constructed quickly — and hotels. He’s even suggested a variation with a honeycomb-style hull that can float.
Full story: Green ‘ark’ could house 10,000 — and looks like a Slinky!