# Futuristic Floating Communities The Wayaland Floating Community is a Modern Housing Alternative By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-04-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wayaland-floating-community References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/wayaland-floating-community/) & [waya.it](http://www.waya.it/) Luxury architect Pierpaolo Lezzerini is creating the world's first [fully floating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blatto-boat) and fully functioning living community called the Wayaland Floating Community. Each structure is buoyant and shaped like a pyramid -- inspired by a fusion of Japanese temples and traditional Mayan architecture. Different modules can be paired together to create a custom area such as housing, shops, restaurants and spas, eventually coming together in one large city. Currently, there are fully built models for a hotel, club, villa and a suite as well as a [modular creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebl-grand-cabin) that allows for the function to be flexible. With crowdfunding currently underway, the first structure for the Wayaland Floating Community is set to finish in 2022, as a [futuristic, eco-friendly and luxurious housing alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoohome). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Floating Communities:** The rise of floating communities presents opportunities for architects and builders to design and construct alternative floating living environments. - **Modular Design:** Modular design allows for flexibility in creating custom living spaces, presenting opportunities for architects and engineers to create innovative solutions for alternative housing. - **Crowdfunding for Housing:** As crowdfunding gains traction as a way to fund large-scale projects like the Wayaland Floating Community, there is a growing opportunity for developers and architects to leverage this method to fund future alternative housing projects. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects can utilize modular design and new building materials to create innovative, eco-friendly housing solutions for the future. - **Construction:** Builders can leverage innovative construction methods to construct floating communities in a safe and sustainable manner. - **Real Estate:** The rise of unconventional housing presents an opportunity for real estate professionals to explore alternative investment options and expand their portfolios. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Plastic Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mast.md) - [Flax Fiber Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-nomad.md) - [Biodiverse Floating Housing Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-neighborhood.md) - [Floating City Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justinian-khoo.md) - [Modern Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pura-vida-floating-home.md) - [Sustainable Floating Cork Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-float-1.md) - [Moving Floating Entertainment Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceaya.md) - [Floating River Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-river-cabin.md) - [Turtle-Shaped Floating City Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terayacht.md)