# Floating Water Skyscrapers The Conceptual 'Seascraper' Building Solution to Combat Homelessness By M | Published 2016-06-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combat-homelessness References: [evolo.us](http://www.evolo.us/architecture/floating-seascraper-proposed-to-save-the-gamma-cocoa-region-in-nigeria/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/smaillong) In an attempt to combat homelessness from rising in Nigeria creatives GuoChao Deng, XiaoLong Liu and several others have put together a conceptual building entitled 'Seascraper' that offers a [floating water residential building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pura-vida-floating-home). The skyscraper is fixed in water and offers a substitutional place to house homes due to a lack of land space. The 'Seascraper' is designed specifically to aid the Gamma Cocoa community and the [rise of global warming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathing-sea-wall) that is effecting the amount of land available to provide residential space. The buildings are shaped as [curved triangular pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod) that are large-scale and designed to sit on top of the water. The pods will be close in proximity to provide a community environment as well as high quality living with balconies, large living layouts and entertainment areas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Floating Buildings:** The trend of designing buildings that float on water presents an opportunity for architects to create more living space and tackle homelessness in areas with limited land space - **Sustainability Architecture:** The emphasis on sustainability and eco-friendly designs in architecture can inspire the creation of innovative buildings that combat climate change and provide quality living spaces - **Community-centered Design:** The trend of designing buildings with a focus on creating a sense of community can result in more inclusive and socially responsible housing solutions ### Sectors Adopting This - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can capitalize on floating buildings, sustainability and community-centered design trends by investing in innovative building projects that cater to changing market and social needs - **Architecture:** Architects can leverage their expertise on sustainability and community-centered design to develop high-quality, socially responsible buildings that promote well-being and address homelessness and climate change - **Engineering:** Innovative engineering solutions can aid the design, construction and maintenance of floating buildings and other sustainable and community-centered buildings, creating opportunities for engineers and technicians ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Plastic Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mast.md) - [Rain-Collecting Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bpas-architects.md) - [Biodiverse Floating Housing Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-neighborhood.md) - [Floating City Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justinian-khoo.md) - [Flax Fiber Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-nomad.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Hydro-Positive Microhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-on-groundwater.md) - [Eco-Friendly Modular Refugee Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allspace-1.md) - [Modern Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pura-vida-floating-home.md)