The concept may be radical, but it might just have to be if the worst predictions of climate change are realized. The Lilypad, a floating ecopolis for climatic refugees, is the creation of Belgian architect Vincent Callebaut. "It is" he says, "a true amphibian, half aquatic and half terrestrial city, able to accommodate 50,000 inhabitants and inviting biodiversity". <http://edition.cnn.com/2008/TECH/science/07/10/lilypads/index.html#cnnSTCText>Link <http://weblogsky.com>(via Weblogsky)

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