ADAPTATION IS THE PROCESS THAT MAKES ORGANISMS BETTER SUITED TO THEIR HABITAT /term in biology/.
In an area very vulnerable to sea-level rise we consider the architectural possibility of adaptation through innovation in local building traditions. The concept proposes a new scenario of living in floating and amphibious buildings where local people can optimally use ocean resources and also find protection.
- Location : Republic of Kiribati
- Contest : YAC – Kiribati Floating Houses
- Team : arch. Hristo Tritakov, arch. Vanina Stancheva
DNA of living organisms consists of subunits known as nucleotides. The sequence of these nucleotides contain the information that cells need in order to grow and divide. Small changes in DNA occur while passing genes from one generation to another and result in slightly different heritable traits.
Such differences in structure, behaviour or physiology may result in organisms that are better suited to their habitat and gives them advantage to survive.
If we consider all those principles w can think of ARCHITECTURAL ADAPTATION – an innovation in local building tradition.WE NEED TO:
LOOK FOR NEW OPPORTUNITIES /Aquatecture, Renewable energy generation, Recycling plastic waste into building material/
MANAGE WATER PROPERLY /Rainwater storage, Black and grey water treatment, Drinkable water extraction from saltwater/
FIND PROTECTION /Artificial reefs, Can-float local houses/
The concept proposes 4 types of floating buildings that in combination with amphibious local houses can create a sustainable community successfully living in close to water conditions:
TYPE 1 HOUSE
main use: living
additional use: rainwater and food storage, hydroponics and energy generations
TYPE 2 FARM
main use: food production
additional use: food storage
TYPE 3 MARKET
main use: trade of locally produced goods
additional use: rainwater collection, hydroponics, fish and food storage
TYPE 4 MANEBA /MEETING HOUSE/
main use: forum
additional use: rainwater storage + hydroponics
Mess is more!