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Climate & rising waters

Whale Fall Biomimetic Design Centered around Rising Sea Levels

Climate & rising waters

Whale Fall Biomimetic Design Centered around Rising Sea Levels

  • Year2023

Sea levels are rising as climate change continues to be a significant issue impacting both humans and wildlife. Landscapes are changing, and architecture should be built with that awareness. This project presents the idea of metamorphosing architecture inspired by the concept of a whale fall. A whale fall occurs when it dies and continues supporting a succession of biological communities in its decomposition. Similarly, the structure would support a complex system of users at each stage of its deterioration.

Liu Wanlu

Liu
WANLU

Architecture student

Designer and current Master's student with experience in multiple sectors of interior design, architecture, and graphic design. Mainly interested in creating community-centric designs centered around urbanism and environmental studies. Focusing on biomimetic design and architecture in relation to landscapes. 

Canadian