Can floating cities defend from rising seas? Architect Koen Olthuis says it’s time to reside with water, not struggle it.
As local weather change pushes sea ranges greater, Dutch architect Koen Olthuis says the reply isn’t greater dikes – it’s floating cities. From luxurious properties within the Netherlands to sustainable floating colleges in slums and full island communities within the Maldives, his imaginative and prescient blends structure and adaptation. However can floating design really supply an inclusive answer – or will solely the rich keep dry? On this episode of Discuss to Al Jazeera, Olthuis explains why dwelling on water stands out as the solely means ahead.
