# Floating ecopolis
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{{Short description|Amphibious city model}}
The '''Floating ecopolis''', otherwise known as the '''Lilypad''', is a model designed by Belgian [architect](/source/architect) [Vincent Callebaut](/source/Vincent_Callebaut) for future [climatic refugee](/source/climatic_refugee)s. He proposed this model as a long-term solution to rising water level as per the [GIEC](/source/GIEC) (Intergovernmental group on the evolution of the climate) forecast. It is a self-sufficient amphibious city and satisfies the four challenges laid down by the OECD ([Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development](/source/Organisation_for_Economic_Co-operation_and_Development)) in March 2008 namely, [climate](/source/climate), [biodiversity](/source/biodiversity), [water](/source/water) and [health](/source/health).[{{cite web|url=http://www.socialdesignsite.com/content/view/307/73/ |title=Lilypad, A Floating Ecopolis For Climate Refugees (Fra) |publisher=socialdesignsite.com |date= |accessdate=2014-03-03}}]
== Architect ==
{{main|Vincent Callebaut}}
[Vincent Callebaut](/source/Vincent_Callebaut) is a Belgian architect known for his eco-friendly projects. He has received many awards. Some of the recent ones include:
* First Prize Winner in [Taipei](/source/Taipei), [Taiwan](/source/Taiwan), for his Luxurious Residential Tower (2010) [{{cite web |url=http://www10.aeccafe.com/blogs/arch-showcase/2011/09/18/taichung-gateway-in-xitun-district-taichung-city-by-vincent-callebaut-architectures/ |title=AECCafe.com - ArchShowcase - Taichung Gateway in Xitun District, Taichung City by Vincent Callebaut Architectures |publisher=0.aeccafe.com |date=2011-09-18 |accessdate=2014-03-03 |archive-date=2014-02-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140218192317/http://www10.aeccafe.com/blogs/arch-showcase/2011/09/18/taichung-gateway-in-xitun-district-taichung-city-by-vincent-callebaut-architectures/ |url-status=dead }}]
* First Prize Winner in [Royat](/source/Royat), [France](/source/France) for his Thermal Swimming Pool (2009)
== Design ==
The floating structure has a capacity to shelter 50,000 individuals. It consists of three [marina](/source/marina)s and three "mountains", which are meant for entertainment purposes, surrounding a centrally located artificial [lagoon](/source/lagoon) that performs the task of collecting and purifying water. The shape of this floating structure was inspired from the highly ribbed leaf of the [Amazonia Victoria Regia](/source/Victoria_amazonica) water lily. The double skin of this structure would be made of [polyester](/source/polyester) fibers covered by a layer of [titanium dioxide](/source/titanium_dioxide) (TiO2). The titanium oxide reacts with [ultraviolet](/source/ultraviolet) rays and therefore, due to [photocatalytic](/source/photocatalytic) effect, it absorbs [atmospheric pollution](/source/atmospheric_pollution) in the process.[{{cite web |url=http://anchorgeneraltrading.com/solar%20clean.html |title= Welcome to Anchor|website=anchorgeneraltrading.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110410041704/http://anchorgeneraltrading.com/solar%20clean.html |archive-date=April 10, 2011}}]
== Energy ==
By only using [renewable energies](/source/renewable_energies), this design has zero [carbon emission](/source/carbon_emission) and it produces more energy than it consumes.[{{cite web |url=http://vincent.callebaut.org/page1-img-lilypad2.html |title=Vincent Callebaut Architecte LILYPAD2 |publisher=Vincent.callebaut.org |date= |accessdate=2014-03-03 |archive-date=2014-02-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202142410/http://vincent.callebaut.org/page1-img-lilypad2.html |url-status=dead }}] Energy sources could include:
* [Biomass](/source/Biomass)
* [Osmotic power](/source/Osmotic_power)
* [Phytopurification](/source/Phytopurification)
* [Solar thermal](/source/Solar_thermal)
* [Solar photovoltaic](/source/Solar_photovoltaic)
* [Tidal power](/source/Tidal_power)
* [Wind energy](/source/Wind_energy)
== See also ==
* [Seasteading](/source/Seasteading)
* [Vertical farm](/source/Vertical_farm)
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
== External links ==
* {{cite web|author= Matthew Knight For CNN |url=http://edition.cnn.com/2008/TECH/science/07/10/lilypads/index.html |title=The floating ecopolis - CNN.com |publisher=CNN |date=2008-07-11 |access-date=2014-03-03}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.greenmuze.com/climate/heat/731-lilypad-floating-ecopolis-.html |title=Lilypad Floating Ecopolis |publisher=Greenmuze.com |date=2009-01-14 |accessdate=2014-03-03}}
* {{cite web|url=http://archinect.com/features/article/76244/showcase-lilypad-a-floating-ecopolis-for-ecological-refugees |title=ShowCase: LILYPAD, A Floating Ecopolis for Ecological Refugees | Features |publisher=Archinect |date= |accessdate=2014-03-03}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.thenewsgallery.com/2011/08/dragonfly-in-new-york-citys-skyline.html |title=A Dragonfly In New York City'S Skyline? |publisher=NewsGallery |date=2011-08-22 |accessdate=2014-03-03}}
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