Sea Sync Community
Vertical Fishery Eco Village for Renyi Zhang and Xianming Sang
The Sea Sync Community in Hainan, China, redefines sustainable coastal living by merging traditional fishing culture with modern sustainability practices. This vertical village, home to over 8,300, exemplifies eco-efficiency and cultural preservation, utilizing solar and tidal energy, advanced recycling, and biodiversity support. Sea Sync champions a harmonious blend of human and natural ecosystems, emphasizing the preservation of heritage while innovating for a sustainable future.
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Unique Properties
The SeaSync Sustainable Community in Hainan, China, pioneers sustainable coastal living. It integrates traditional fishing culture with modern technologies, featuring a vertical village that enhances eco-efficiency and cultural preservation. With over 8,300 inhabitants, it offers a model for future settlements, utilizing solar and tidal energy, waste recycling systems, and supporting biodiversity. SeaSync emphasizes harmony between human and natural ecosystems.
Tags
Sustainable development, Coastal community, Renewable energy, Cultural integration, Circular economy
Production Technology
The designer employed a holistic, multidisciplinary approach, blending architectural innovation with environmental science. Techniques included biomimicry, to mimic natural systems for efficiency; participatory design, involving community insights for cultural integration; and systems thinking, to ensure every design aspect contributes to sustainability. Research focused on renewable energy potentials and circular economy models was pivotal. These methodologies ensured a design that is both innovative and deeply rooted in local context and needs.
Design Challenge
Design a sustainable, vertical coastal community in Hainan, integrating renewable energy, waste recycling, and local culture. Address challenges of limited land, environmental preservation, and rapid population growth. Aim for self-sufficiency, resilience, and harmony between traditional and modern lifestyles. The project should enhance biodiversity, promote community well-being, and set a new standard for sustainable coastal living.
Project Duration
The project was proposed in 2023 for Hainan Dan Family community in China.
Operation Flow
Our new fishery skyscraper is designed like a self-sustaining village that rises up into the sky. It recycles almost everything - water, energy, and materials from fish farming. We've built it to make the most out of sunlight, sea waves, and even waste, turning them into power and resources. This reduces our need for outside supplies and helps keep the ocean clean. By breaking down waste and using it again, we're also helping to restore marine habitats like mangroves. It's our way of giving back to nature while supporting our community.
Research
It integrates renewable energy, circular economy principles, and traditional culture into a sustainable living model. The project emphasizes environmental stewardship, energy self-sufficiency, and cultural preservation. Through innovative design and technology, SeaSync aims to address urban sprawl and environmental degradation, offering a blueprint for future coastal communities.
Inspiration
Inspired by the urgent need for sustainable living and the rich heritage of Hainan's Dan Family, the designer envisioned SeaSync Sustainable Community. Drawing from biomimicry, traditional fishing villages, and cutting edge environmental technologies, the project blends ecological principles with cultural preservation. Research on circular economies, renewable energy, and coastal ecosystems underpins its innovative design, aiming to create a harmonious, self-sustaining community.
Image Credits
Image #1: Creator Renyi Zhang & Xianming Sang, SeaSync Community Birdseye View, 2023. Image #2: Creator Renyi Zhang & Xianming Sang, SeaSync Community Entrance View, 2023. Image #3: Creator Renyi Zhang & Xianming Sang, SeaSync Community Tower View, 2023. Image #4: Creator Renyi Zhang & Xianming Sang, SeaSync Community Technic Axon View, 2023. Image #5: Creator Renyi Zhang & Xianming Sang, SeaSync Community Internal View, 2023. Video: Creator Renyi Zhang & Xianming Sang, SeaSync Community Intro, 2023.
Project Overview
Sea Sync Community Vertical Fishery Eco Village has been a Iron winner in the Futuristic Design award category in the year 2023 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Iron Recognition
Renyi Zhang was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2024, a testament to excellence of their work Sea Sync Community Vertical Fishery Eco Village.
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