It boasts light, airy rooms, plenty of greenery and no
doubt the service would be five-star.
But the main reason guests would flock to the Ark
Hotel would be its ability to save them from a natural
disaster of Noah proportions.
That's because the futuristic building has been
designed to withstand floods caused by rising sea
levels.
Giant biosphere: Architects have designed a
modern day Ark to withstand floods caused by
rising sea levels
All at sea: The shell-shaped hotel is designed
to withstand tidal waves and other natural
disasters
The floating behemoth is a 'biosphere' conceived as a
safe, self-contained haven.
Branded as a green, self-sustaining environment for
guests, the shell-shaped hotel would withstand tidal
waves and other natural disasters.
Architects say the Ark's shell-like construction of
arches and cables evenly distribute weight so it is
also invulnerable to earthquakes.
The design uses solar panels and a rainwater
collection system to provide inhabitants with power
and water.
Shaking up the design: The Ark's shell-like
construction of arches and cables evenly
distribute weight so it is also invulnerable to
earthquakes
Futuristic: The Ark Hotel has been designed to
withstand floods caused by rising sea levels,
boasts a green, self-sustaining environment
for guests, and would withstand tidal waves
and other natural disasters
The greenhouse-like environment also provides for
lush vegetation to help with air quality and provide
food sources.
Because of the see-through structure enough
daylight is filtered through internal rooms to reduce
the need for lighting.
And to ensure quality of light, the frame is protected
with a self-cleaning layer.
The Ark has been designed by Russian firm
Remistudio with the assistance of the International
Union of Architects' program Architecture For
Disaster Relief.
Finding inner calm: The greenhouse-like
environment also provides for lush vegetation
to help with air quality and provide food
sources
Eco-zone: The Ark has been designed by
Russian firm Remistudio with the assistance of
the International Union of Architects' program
Architecture For Disaster Relief
Alexander Remizov, of Remistudio, has previously
said: 'For architecture, there are two major concerns.
'The first is maintenance of security and precautions
against extreme environmental conditions and
climate changes. The second one is protection of
natural environment from human activities.
'The Ark is an attempt to answer the challenges of
our time. Provision is made for an independent life
support system.
'All the plants are chosen according to compatibility,
illumination and efficiency of oxygen producing, and
with the aim of creating an attractive and comfort
space.
'Through the transparent roof there is enough light
for plants and for illuminating the inner rooms.'
Greenhouse effect: The see-through structure
means enough daylight is filtered through
internal rooms to reduce the need for lighting
Biosphere: The design, which uses solar panels
and a rainwater collection system to provide
inhabitants with power and water, can be
adapted to work on both land and water. www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2208723/Ark-Hotel-Remistudio-biosphere-self-contained-haven-event-flood-disaster.html