Georges Kachaamy?s “Rising Oases” Project Explores Floating Architecture
Urban sprawl rarely receives the attention generated by climate change or even homeless pets, but nearly everyone on Earth has experienced its effects all the same. Whether you?re stuck in traffic, crammed into a two-bedroom apartment with four other people, or just trying to cross the street during lunch hour in a major business district, you?ll find yourself wishing there was just more space.
He recalls, “When I started generating prototypes, it was in miniature dimensions almost 10 centimeters (3.94 inches) long. Now the current prototype is almost two meters (6.56 feet) long ? so the next one will definitely be bigger.” Kachaamy also takes his vision seriously. “When you realize the possibilities, you truly believe it is not so far away,” he stated. “This is not science-fiction.” How It Works
After testing a range of technologies and materials, Kachaamy concluded, at least for now, that magnetic levitation is the best option. Often called “maglev” in its use to power and control frictionless high-speed trains, the process involves elevating objects utilizing the power of two opposed magnets.
Since the power of the magnetic force is optimized by the lightness of the objects being manipulated, Kachaamy chose 3D-printed, super-light plastic material for the prototypes. He explains that “you have to find an equilibrium between the weight of architecture and the strength of technology. Then you can achieve greater heigh...
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