Ecology

Diagram showing the construction methods and components within the MICROGROVE housing system of 3D printing aquatic homesDiagram showing the construction methods and components within the MICROGROVE housing system of 3D printing aquatic homesDiagram showing the construction methods and components within the MICROGROVE housing system of 3D printing aquatic homesDiagram showing the construction methods and components within the MICROGROVE housing system of 3D printing aquatic homes
Mood diagram of a lush tropical habitat with natural butterfliesMood diagram of a lush tropical habitat with natural butterfliesMood diagram of a lush tropical habitat with natural butterfliesMood diagram of a lush tropical habitat with natural butterflies
Plan drawing of the private Crow’s Nest sleeping and meditation room at the top of the MICROGROVE 3D printed homePlan drawing of the private Crow’s Nest sleeping and meditation room at the top of the MICROGROVE 3D printed homePlan drawing of the private Crow’s Nest sleeping and meditation room at the top of the MICROGROVE 3D printed homePlan drawing of the private Crow’s Nest sleeping and meditation room at the top of the MICROGROVE 3D printed home
Botanical concept sketch of a typical mangrove plant with roots below the water and thin structure rising aboveBotanical concept sketch of a typical mangrove plant with roots below the water and thin structure rising aboveBotanical concept sketch of a typical mangrove plant with roots below the water and thin structure rising aboveBotanical concept sketch of a typical mangrove plant with roots below the water and thin structure rising above
Aerial view showing the terraced stacking butterfly habitats in the Butterfly TheaterAerial view showing the terraced stacking butterfly habitats in the Butterfly TheaterAerial view showing the terraced stacking butterfly habitats in the Butterfly TheaterAerial view showing the terraced stacking butterfly habitats in the Butterfly Theater
Underwater perspective of divers enjoying and researching the local ecology of Biscayne Bay below the aquatic permacultureUnderwater perspective of divers enjoying and researching the local ecology of Biscayne Bay below the aquatic permacultureUnderwater perspective of divers enjoying and researching the local ecology of Biscayne Bay below the aquatic permacultureUnderwater perspective of divers enjoying and researching the local ecology of Biscayne Bay below the aquatic permaculture
Site plan of the Butterfly Theater in Flamingo Park on Miami Beach showing the canopy and the columnsSite plan of the Butterfly Theater in Flamingo Park on Miami Beach showing the canopy and the columnsSite plan of the Butterfly Theater in Flamingo Park on Miami Beach showing the canopy and the columnsSite plan of the Butterfly Theater in Flamingo Park on Miami Beach showing the canopy and the columns
Interior view of a woman reading a book in the lounge of the 3D printed MICROGROVE home with a net lounge aboveInterior view of a woman reading a book in the lounge of the 3D printed MICROGROVE home with a net lounge aboveInterior view of a woman reading a book in the lounge of the 3D printed MICROGROVE home with a net lounge aboveInterior view of a woman reading a book in the lounge of the 3D printed MICROGROVE home with a net lounge above
Section drawing of an individual MICROGROVE 3D printed housing unit for use in Miami’s Biscayne BaySection drawing of an individual MICROGROVE 3D printed housing unit for use in Miami’s Biscayne BaySection drawing of an individual MICROGROVE 3D printed housing unit for use in Miami’s Biscayne BaySection drawing of an individual MICROGROVE 3D printed housing unit for use in Miami’s Biscayne Bay
Sunset perspective from the upper balcony of the 3D printed Miami home on Biscayne BaySunset perspective from the upper balcony of the 3D printed Miami home on Biscayne BaySunset perspective from the upper balcony of the 3D printed Miami home on Biscayne BaySunset perspective from the upper balcony of the 3D printed Miami home on Biscayne Bay
Interior perspective of a man cooking in the MICROGROVE 3D printed home with built in cabinetry and woodworkInterior perspective of a man cooking in the MICROGROVE 3D printed home with built in cabinetry and woodworkInterior perspective of a man cooking in the MICROGROVE 3D printed home with built in cabinetry and woodworkInterior perspective of a man cooking in the MICROGROVE 3D printed home with built in cabinetry and woodwork
Perspective of researchers studying the permaculture aquatic plants and algae growth farming integratedPerspective of researchers studying the permaculture aquatic plants and algae growth farming integratedPerspective of researchers studying the permaculture aquatic plants and algae growth farming integratedPerspective of researchers studying the permaculture aquatic plants and algae growth farming integrated
Plan drawing of the cabin spaces of the MICROGROVE 3D printed house combining the lounge and galley kitchen/bathPlan drawing of the cabin spaces of the MICROGROVE 3D printed house combining the lounge and galley kitchen/bathPlan drawing of the cabin spaces of the MICROGROVE 3D printed house combining the lounge and galley kitchen/bathPlan drawing of the cabin spaces of the MICROGROVE 3D printed house combining the lounge and galley kitchen/bath
Axonometric diagram of the various components of the MICROGROVE 3D printed house unit with attached gangway and interiorAxonometric diagram of the various components of the MICROGROVE 3D printed house unit with attached gangway and interiorAxonometric diagram of the various components of the MICROGROVE 3D printed house unit with attached gangway and interiorAxonometric diagram of the various components of the MICROGROVE 3D printed house unit with attached gangway and interior
Perspective of the Crow’s Nest reflection and resting zone of the 3D printed microhome in MiamiPerspective of the Crow’s Nest reflection and resting zone of the 3D printed microhome in MiamiPerspective of the Crow’s Nest reflection and resting zone of the 3D printed microhome in MiamiPerspective of the Crow’s Nest reflection and resting zone of the 3D printed microhome in Miami
Upper perspective showing residents and researchers walking on the gangway paths attached to the 3D printed concrete homesUpper perspective showing residents and researchers walking on the gangway paths attached to the 3D printed concrete homesUpper perspective showing residents and researchers walking on the gangway paths attached to the 3D printed concrete homesUpper perspective showing residents and researchers walking on the gangway paths attached to the 3D printed concrete homes
Combination section and plan drawings of the MICROGROVE 3D printed housing community in MiamiCombination section and plan drawings of the MICROGROVE 3D printed housing community in MiamiCombination section and plan drawings of the MICROGROVE 3D printed housing community in MiamiCombination section and plan drawings of the MICROGROVE 3D printed housing community in Miami
Underside forest made of the columns of the Flamingo Park Butterfly TheaterUnderside forest made of the columns of the Flamingo Park Butterfly TheaterUnderside forest made of the columns of the Flamingo Park Butterfly TheaterUnderside forest made of the columns of the Flamingo Park Butterfly Theater
Concept image combining butterflies and flamingos as a dense natural ecosystemConcept image combining butterflies and flamingos as a dense natural ecosystemConcept image combining butterflies and flamingos as a dense natural ecosystemConcept image combining butterflies and flamingos as a dense natural ecosystem
Section diagram of the construction of the butterfly canopy component for the Butterfly TheaterSection diagram of the construction of the butterfly canopy component for the Butterfly TheaterSection diagram of the construction of the butterfly canopy component for the Butterfly TheaterSection diagram of the construction of the butterfly canopy component for the Butterfly Theater
Perspective of the journey to the 3D printed housing community over the Biscayne Bay watersPerspective of the journey to the 3D printed housing community over the Biscayne Bay watersPerspective of the journey to the 3D printed housing community over the Biscayne Bay watersPerspective of the journey to the 3D printed housing community over the Biscayne Bay waters
Concept diagram combining butterfly habitats, flamingos and architectural componentsConcept diagram combining butterfly habitats, flamingos and architectural componentsConcept diagram combining butterfly habitats, flamingos and architectural componentsConcept diagram combining butterfly habitats, flamingos and architectural components
Aerial perspective of the clustered MICROGROVE 3D printed house layout connecting units side by side with gangwaysAerial perspective of the clustered MICROGROVE 3D printed house layout connecting units side by side with gangwaysAerial perspective of the clustered MICROGROVE 3D printed house layout connecting units side by side with gangwaysAerial perspective of the clustered MICROGROVE 3D printed house layout connecting units side by side with gangways
Overall aerial view of the Butterfly Theater in Miami Beach’s Flamingo ParkOverall aerial view of the Butterfly Theater in Miami Beach’s Flamingo ParkOverall aerial view of the Butterfly Theater in Miami Beach’s Flamingo ParkOverall aerial view of the Butterfly Theater in Miami Beach’s Flamingo Park
Sunset elevation of the local Biscayne Bay wildlife and the ongoing construction of the 3D printed housing communitySunset elevation of the local Biscayne Bay wildlife and the ongoing construction of the 3D printed housing communitySunset elevation of the local Biscayne Bay wildlife and the ongoing construction of the 3D printed housing communitySunset elevation of the local Biscayne Bay wildlife and the ongoing construction of the 3D printed housing community
Interior perspective of visitors observing the butterfly habitats within the Butterfly Theater in Flamingo ParkInterior perspective of visitors observing the butterfly habitats within the Butterfly Theater in Flamingo ParkInterior perspective of visitors observing the butterfly habitats within the Butterfly Theater in Flamingo ParkInterior perspective of visitors observing the butterfly habitats within the Butterfly Theater in Flamingo Park
Concept image of a flock of flamingos showing the density of the flamingo legs like architectural columnsConcept image of a flock of flamingos showing the density of the flamingo legs like architectural columnsConcept image of a flock of flamingos showing the density of the flamingo legs like architectural columnsConcept image of a flock of flamingos showing the density of the flamingo legs like architectural columns
Exterior perspective of the Flamingo Park Butterfly Theater pavilionExterior perspective of the Flamingo Park Butterfly Theater pavilionExterior perspective of the Flamingo Park Butterfly Theater pavilionExterior perspective of the Flamingo Park Butterfly Theater pavilion
Perspective of the MICROGROVE 3D printed Biscayne Bay housing and research community with ongoing construction and wildlifePerspective of the MICROGROVE 3D printed Biscayne Bay housing and research community with ongoing construction and wildlifePerspective of the MICROGROVE 3D printed Biscayne Bay housing and research community with ongoing construction and wildlifePerspective of the MICROGROVE 3D printed Biscayne Bay housing and research community with ongoing construction and wildlife
Plan drawings of the dock, permaculture, and gangway system for the MICROGROVE 3D printed housing community in MiamiPlan drawings of the dock, permaculture, and gangway system for the MICROGROVE 3D printed housing community in MiamiPlan drawings of the dock, permaculture, and gangway system for the MICROGROVE 3D printed housing community in MiamiPlan drawings of the dock, permaculture, and gangway system for the MICROGROVE 3D printed housing community in Miami
Site plan showing the MICROGROVE 3D printed housing community off-shore within the Biscayne Bay National ParkSite plan showing the MICROGROVE 3D printed housing community off-shore within the Biscayne Bay National ParkSite plan showing the MICROGROVE 3D printed housing community off-shore within the Biscayne Bay National ParkSite plan showing the MICROGROVE 3D printed housing community off-shore within the Biscayne Bay National Park

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