My future design is a take on how I see the future cities being created. We are moving to a more interconnected world where access between structures will likely increase and there will be paths that connect multiple buildings at once. I have seen this concept in Hong Kong, where one strip or walkway connects hundreds of corporate offices and allows for people to meet and connect much more easily. At the same time I created a tunnel at the bottom because I see underground infrastructure increasing. As space becomes more valuable, and the need for storage increases, we might be delving into underground buildings that will allow for temporary housing/office environments. There are some more safety concerns that come with underground infrastructure, however, the hope with the future is that we will be able to create the means for safe environments in the space.

Efficient Green Roof Building and Self Sustainable Restaurant

I drew a futuristic building with a energy efficient green roof. Instead of the typical flat green roofs, I wanted to create a building that would optimize all of the energy the sun provides throughout the daytime. Because of all the different types of angles of the building, each segment of plants and trees will be able to have a period of maximum sun exposure throughout the day, making good use of the sun’s location at different points of the day. The tree next to this building is a self sustainable restaurant/cafe. All of the fruits and vegetables that are grown on the tree are served at the restaurant, and during the off season, fresh vegetables and fruits will be grown in the greenhouse within the tree. This would allow for this restaurant/cafe to be self sufficient enough to rely on its own resources entirely.