Floating City: Lilypad Ecopolis

Architecture has otherwise seen a marvel of its own when the Lilypad Ecopolis was made. A long term solution to address housing problems across the world for climate refugees, Lilypad is inspired by the designs of a lily flower.

With a shape inspired by the highly ribbed leaf of Victoria water lilies, Amazonia Victoria Regia , the double skin of the floating Ecopolis is made of polyester fibers covered by a layer of titanium dioxide (TiO2). TiO2 reacts with ultraviolet rays and absorb atmospheric pollution, creating a photo-catalytic effect.

Termed as an urban architectural solution, today at EXIN Magazine we depict Lilypad’s spectacular designs that have captured our imaginations.

Ocean-water level is rising and will ascend due to global warming- the Lilypad, designed by Belgian architect Vincent Callebaut, therefore is a concept for a completely self-sufficient floating city intended to provide shelter for future climate change refugees.

The floating city can house 50,000 individuals with three mountains and three huge water-bodies in it, all for the resident’s entertainment purposes. The residents can lead a normal life there with all the needs and entertainment requirements within it. The Ecopolis, as claimed by the designer, will use only renewable energy. It was also said by Callebaut that his design for this floating city will produce more energy than it consumes. The floating city will comprise in it all the sources of renewable energy- including thermal, solar, wind, tidal and biomas sources.