A Self-Sustaining Refuge Embracing the Elements
Designed as a futuristic floating shelter, this revolutionary spherical house utilizes the forces of nature to offer a fully autonomous habitat, resilient to extreme conditions and self-sufficient in energy.
Floating in an artesian water well, the house rotates freely in all directions thanks to a magnetic repulsion system, while adapting to the environment to remain stable and secure.
How it works?
Magnetic Repulsion System
Preventing Impact with the Walls
To ensure that the house never touches the walls of the well, a magnetic repulsion system has been integrated. Here’s how it works:
Positive Magnetic Materials:
Both the walls of the well and the external sphere are equipped with positive magnetic materials that create a repulsion field. This prevents the house from hitting the walls, even during strong winds, by maintaining an invisible cushion between the sphere and the well.
Dynamic Stabilization:
The adjustable magnetic field ensures a homogeneous distribution of the repulsive force, allowing the house to stay centered in the well and rotate freely without any friction.
Energy Autonomy
A Multi-Source System
The house is designed to be entirely self-sufficient, with multiple energy sources ensuring its operation:
Wind Energy:
The sphere’s wavy panels, designed like sails, capture the wind to generate electricity and make the house rotate. Using wind power, the house naturally moves, and the panels open and close to maximize rotation and energy efficiency.
Solar Energy:
The external surface of the house is covered with durable solar panels, capable of capturing sunlight from all orientations. This allows for continuous electricity production throughout the day.
Rotational and Gravitational Energy:
The rotation of the house itself powers internal dynamos to produce additional energy. This system harnesses the natural movements of the sphere to generate electricity, especially during strong winds.
Water Collection and Waste Management
Intelligent Resource Management
Water Collection from the Artesian Well:
The wavy panels on the sphere’s surface not only capture wind but also collect water directly from the artesian well. As the house rotates, water is guided through the panels and directed to internal storage tanks for domestic use.
Integrated Filtration and Purification:
Once collected, the water passes through a filtration and purification system before being stored for consumption. This ensures that the water remains clean, even if the well is exposed to contaminants.
Wastewater Evacuation:
• At the lowest point of the sphere is a gravity-based drainage system that allows wastewater to be evacuated without the need for electric pumps. When the wastewater tank needs to be emptied, the house automatically stops and aligns with a drainage hatch, allowing for simple and efficient waste disposal.
Non-Return Valves:
To avoid any risk of contamination and ensure the safety of the habitat, the drainage systems are equipped with non-return valves that prevent well water from flowing back into the drainage pipes.
Impact Resistance and Flood Protection
Ultra-Resistant Materials:
The external shell is made from unbreakable, shock-absorbing materials such as reinforced polycarbonate or ceramic composite, which protect against debris impacts during high winds.
Flood Protection:
The house is equipped with non-return valves that allow air to enter but prevent water from infiltrating the living space. This ensures maximum protection against rising water in the event of a flood.
Submarine-Inspired Underwater Ventilation:
In case of emergency, the house can enter protection mode, where it becomes nearly airtight, like a submarine. It continues to draw air from the outside through a filtration and ventilation system that prevents water from entering.
Protection Mode in Case of Storms
Dancing with the Storm
In the event of a storm, the house enters automatic protection mode, adjusting its behavior to maximize safety:
Real-Time Wind Direction Analysis:
Using advanced sensors, the house can analyze changes in wind direction and automatically adjust its panels and vents to optimize rotation and avoid the most violent forces.
Protection Panels:
The wavy panels on the external surface close completely when the winds become too strong, preventing water from entering and reducing pressure on the sphere.
Magnetically Controlled Rotation:
The magnetic repulsion system can be adjusted to control the direction and speed of the house’s rotation. This allows for a movement strategy that uses the wind to “dance with the storm” and absorb shocks while maintaining stability.
Controlled Immersion for Safety:
If necessary, the house can sink slightly into the water to lower its center of gravity and stay more stable, similar to a boat that adds weight to withstand rough seas. The internal counterbalance ensures the house remains stable, even in the worst conditions.
Conclusion:
The autonomous spherical house is an innovative response to the challenges posed by extreme weather conditions and the need for energy autonomy.
Thanks to its advanced design, internal stabilization systems, and dynamic protection mechanisms, it offers a new vision for sustainable living, where technology and nature work together.
The project aims to inspire a new approach to housing, where adaptation and resilience are at the heart of the design