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Microgrove
Sunset Community Perspective

Microgrove

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
Sunset elevation of the local Biscayne Bay wildlife and the ongoing construction of the 3D printed housing community

MICROGROVE shows the potential for the individual microhome to become a core cellular part of a collective local, regional, and global effort that links human habitation with active efforts to protect and support our ecosystems and all life on the planet.

Sunset elevation of the local Biscayne Bay wildlife and the ongoing construction of the 3D printed housing community

Perspectives

Competitions

Housing

Infrastructure

Ecology

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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