Lebanese architecture firm Najjar & Najjar designed these elegant and eerie conceptual structures, which would be capable of providing shelter as well as generating power. They are also a way for local residents to reclaim the Beirut shore, which has been inundated by the construction of luxury residences in recent years.
The structures are named 'IRIS' because, much like the iris of an eye, the structures can open and close to provide shelter. They can also serve as elevated lookouts for fishermen or anyone who wants to enjoy an elevated view of the water.
The structures can also be connected to ocean buoys which harness the power of waves for electricity.
Najjar & Najjar architects say that IRIS is "an attempt at reresisting the expropriation of Beirut's open coastline."
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Sustainable Architecture
- Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in the development of sustainable architecture designs that incorporate renewable energy sources.
- Coastline Reclamation
- There is potential for disruptive innovation in creating structures that reclaim and repurpose coastal areas affected by rapid urbanization.
- Wave Power Generation
- Opportunities for disruptive innovation exist in harnessing the power of ocean waves to generate electricity for various applications.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architecture and Design
- The architecture and design industry can explore disruptive innovation in creating sustainable structures that blend functionality and aesthetics.
- Renewable Energy
- The renewable energy industry can leverage disruptive innovation to develop systems that harness wave power for electricity generation.
- Coastal Development
- Coastal development industry players can consider disruptive innovations to revitalize and repurpose coastal areas for public use and sustainability.
