the Lillypad

I have read many times that global warming will eventually cause ocean levels to rise leaving some countries underwater and millions of people homeless. The Lillypad is the only re-housing solution for 'global warming refuges' I have seen to date. It looks amazing and designer Vincent Callebaut claims that it will utilize tidal, wind, and solar power to house 50,000 people and will be totally self sufficient. The issue of finance makes you wonder how realistic the Lillypad project is but the intial designs certainly capture the imagination. Of course this is only a concept design so don't expect to see any floating 'ecopolis' on the horizon anytime soon- instead check out some more stunning images of the Lillypad here.