With the fast progression of technologies, designers ought to consider using resources efficiently and reducing waste. My project OCEECO - housing on water, explores the circularity of resources and waste. When we have massive population growth in 50-100 years, we might not have a choice but to live on the water. The speculative housing is built with reclaimed materials from the sea. While it turns waste generated from living into energy, it also offers habitats for marine life.
Material and Structure
There is now 5.25 trillion plastic in the ocean, total weighing up to 269,000 tons. Everyday around 8 million pieces of plastics makes their way into our ocean which is enough to construct hundreds of OCEECO housing. The structure will be built with recycled plastic completely using 3D printing technology.
Exterior and Interior
Oceeco supplies light with bioluminescent algae. Water and electricity are generated from processed human waste. The housing is designed small and simple for one or two people.
Environment
The floating house uses a self generating energy system. The house will be anchored in place and can be placed densly to create a larger community.
Underwater Structure
The base of the house under the water collects waste and also offers habitats for marine life.
Biotechnology
Bioluminescent algae stored in a bottle will emit light during the night. The floor, made of reclaimed plastic bottles, could also keep bioluminescent algae.
Goal
OCEECO questions our future about excessive waste human produces. By utilizing waste as a energy and building materials, OCEECO proposed a closed-loop energy cycle and new habitat for marine life.
Edward Yang, Material and Structure
Edward Yang, Exterior and Interior
Edward Yang, Environment
Edward Yang, Underwater Structure
Edward Yang, Biotechnology
Edward Yang, Goal
