Ark Hotel

They could do with some of these in Queensland, Australia. This is an artist's impression of the Ark Hotel, a biosphere designed by Russian firm Remistudio with support from the International Union of Architects' programme Architecture For Disaster Relief. The Ark's shell-like construction of arches and cables would distribute its weight evenly, so it could also withstand earthquakes. Solar panels and a rainwater collection system would provide its inhabitants with power and water. All they'd need is Tesco home delivery for their Wheatabix. Science-fiction? Not if we continue to suffer natural disasters on the current scale. Cheap enough for the populace? No way. This is for social elites. The rest of us can sink or swim. Click the title link for details.