All aboard the Ark Hotel! Giant biosphere is a 'self-contained haven' in event of climate change f

It looks like a cross between Noah's Ark and something out of a 1970s science-fiction film. The futuristic Ark Hotel has been designed to withstand floods caused by rising sea levels. The floating behemoth is a 'biosphere' conceived as a safe, self-contained haven in case of disaster.
Boasting a green, self-sustaining environment for guests, the shell-shaped hotel would withstand tidal waves and other natural disasters. Read more: www.dailymail.co.uk...[/ex ]

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water version:

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the mechanics:

an oasis:

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 Read more: www.dailymail.co.uk...[/ex ]

The article is a bit pappy with no information regarding number of inhabitants, costs, time a community could be entirely supported for etc etc. If anyone else has come across this or something similar would love more information.

Good to see the 21st Century still has the capacity for sensible future thought.

Also anybody got any thoughts as to whether this would work in really extreme conditions like the Arctic?

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I like it.
Not only is it a good model for other planet domes, like mars and whatnot, but desert regions and ocean cities. And it would also create a community feel.
Yep, its VaultTec brought to reality.

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If only we could all have a nice biosphere to call our own. Nice find. Can't wait to go for a trip.

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Just for fun the antithesis of a human life protecting biosphere a £700 million planned yacht:




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It looks about right, my concerns would be flying debis. Up rooted trees ect. On land of course, but even in a tidal wave. There would be floating debris. Good idea non the less