The Hydramax Port Machines project proposes a zoning plan that many international cities have disappointingly adopted; however, this waterfront cluster of buildings will not behave like most power stations. Indeed, the presence of the gargantuan skeletal structures is meant to reap the benefits of harvesting fog and rainwater, and by the looks and location of it, it should feature solar panels and wind turbines as well.
Jason Kelly Johnson and Nataly Gattegno of Future Cities Lab suggest a manipulation of the existing concrete boardwalks of San Francisco in favor of soft, green landscaped infrastructure. The spacious and spiky Hydramax Port Machines would be surrounded by wildlife refuges, aquaponic farms, aquatic parks and community gardens throughout this lush perimeter.
Ribbed Architectural Generators
Hydramax Port Machines Gather Renewable Waterfront Resources
Trend Themes
1. Renewable Waterfront Resources - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced technologies for harvesting fog and rainwater to create sustainable power stations.
2. Green Landscaped Infrastructure - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create adaptable and sustainable structures, such as the Hydramax Port Machines, that incorporate green landscapes and benefit the surrounding environment.
3. Aquaponic Farming and Community Gardens - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement aquaponic farming and community gardens as a means to promote self-sufficiency and sustainable food production in urban areas.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative solutions combining solar panels, wind turbines, and fog/rainwater harvesting techniques for efficient renewable energy generation.
2. Architecture and Urban Planning - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate eco-friendly design principles into urban planning, creating sustainable and adaptable infrastructure that integrates with natural surroundings.
3. Agriculture and Food Production - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Promote urban farming techniques like aquaponics and community gardens, enabling local food production and reducing reliance on traditional agriculture.