Overview of the vision, projects and people of DeltaSync. At DeltaSync we work on developing floating cities. For private and public organizations we deliver knowledge, creativity and results in practice. Examples are technology integration, design, implementation, planning, business cases and strategy of floating urban developments.
Amdavad ni Gufa is an underground art gallery in Ahmedabad, India. Designed by the architect Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi
Address: Opposite L.D Engineering, Gujarat University campus, CEPT campus, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380009
Architectural style: Modern architecture
It is a term used to categorise methods of
construction which use locally available
resources and traditions to address local
needs.
Vernacular architecture tends to evolve over
time to reflect the environmental, cultural
and historical context in which it exists.
It has often been dismissed as crude and
unrefined, but also has proponents who
highlight its importance in current design.
Superb and Opulence Penthouse
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Location: United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Property Type: Property Type
Want to feel on top of the world?
This is one instance when saying we feel on top of the world is completely justified% Now is the time to invest in a Penthouse%
Dubai – UAE, 21 May, 2012: Guinness World Records has officially recognized Princess Tower as the world’s tallest residential building, towering over the Dubai Marina skyline at 414m from base to tip.
Superb and opulence Penthouse and probably one the most luxurious in Dubai% With the highest standard finishes located in Princess Tower, Dubai Marina. This Penthouse comprises of 5 well proportioned bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. It has extremely spacious living room with series of beautiful window arrangement. Features a fantastic size kitchen area, lovely Jacuzzi, maid’s room with attached bathroom, and guest toilets. It comes equipped with comfy balconies and having 7383 square feet size.
Floor 91 Penthouse A1
684.86 sq Mtrs, 7382.84 Sq Ft
Presentation about floating urban development in symbiosis with ecological development. A BlueRevolution can be a perspective to deal with urgent global issues such as land scarcity, climate change and flooding. The presentation elaborates how resilience, sustainability, food security can be achieved by integrating existing technologies.
Amdavad ni Gufa is an underground art gallery in Ahmedabad, India. Designed by the architect Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi
Address: Opposite L.D Engineering, Gujarat University campus, CEPT campus, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380009
Architectural style: Modern architecture
It is a term used to categorise methods of
construction which use locally available
resources and traditions to address local
needs.
Vernacular architecture tends to evolve over
time to reflect the environmental, cultural
and historical context in which it exists.
It has often been dismissed as crude and
unrefined, but also has proponents who
highlight its importance in current design.
Superb and Opulence Penthouse
..
Location: United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Property Type: Property Type
Want to feel on top of the world?
This is one instance when saying we feel on top of the world is completely justified% Now is the time to invest in a Penthouse%
Dubai – UAE, 21 May, 2012: Guinness World Records has officially recognized Princess Tower as the world’s tallest residential building, towering over the Dubai Marina skyline at 414m from base to tip.
Superb and opulence Penthouse and probably one the most luxurious in Dubai% With the highest standard finishes located in Princess Tower, Dubai Marina. This Penthouse comprises of 5 well proportioned bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. It has extremely spacious living room with series of beautiful window arrangement. Features a fantastic size kitchen area, lovely Jacuzzi, maid’s room with attached bathroom, and guest toilets. It comes equipped with comfy balconies and having 7383 square feet size.
Floor 91 Penthouse A1
684.86 sq Mtrs, 7382.84 Sq Ft
Presentation about floating urban development in symbiosis with ecological development. A BlueRevolution can be a perspective to deal with urgent global issues such as land scarcity, climate change and flooding. The presentation elaborates how resilience, sustainability, food security can be achieved by integrating existing technologies.
This report is a part of the Bachelor of Architectural Technology and Construction
Management education for the 3rd semester. The purpose of it is to give me the opportunity to
investigate different areas of the constructing architect’s work in the construction industry.
During my summer holiday I read a book named FLOAT!1 , it is about building on water,
and I was really fascinated about the information in it. I wanted to find more about this subject,
and this report is not only the perfect approach for that, but it will help gain more knowledge
about making reports and collecting data as well.
I find this “new technology” very interesting and I think we really need to make some
changes in the construction industry due to the effects that it has upon the environment.
Materi Paparan Konferensi "Bangunan diatas Air" ( Building on Water Converence) Erasmus Huis, Jakarta, 9 April 2013.
http://www.ideaonline.co.id/iDEA2013/Kabar/Review-Product/Erasmus-Huis-IAI-Seminar-dan-Pameran-Building-on-Water
http://pusperkimugm.org/home/2013/04/building-on-water-conference-and-exhibition/
(please forgive for my poor in English..)
Cable stay bridges, summary of a lecture delivered at Uni of Surrey, UKDavid Collings
Cable stay bridges, summary of a lecture delivered as part of MSc course at University of Surrey UK. Outlines key issues for sizing major bridges. The work draws on Manual of bridge Enginnering, the authors book Steel Concrete composite bridges - which has a chapter on cable stay bridges, and recent research on cable stay and extradosed bridges.
Hello readers,
In this presentation, i am sharing Concept & Construction of Palm Island.
The following parameters are discussed in the presentation:
Where?
Why?
When?
Construction Machinery
Construction Steps
Conclusion.
Presentation of the why, how, what (vision, projects and activities) of our companies Blue21, Deltasync and Indymo. Presentation explains the urgency of a Blue Revolution by creating floating cities that are in symbiosis with their environment. Ecological impacts are monitored with underwater drones.
In the center of Rotterdam lies an eye-catching building:
a floating complex made of three sphere-like
structures, attached to a floating square. Being a
pilot project it consists of state-of-the-art techniques
in the area of floating and sustainable development.
It paves the way for climate proof urbanization on the
water.
In this brochure you will find all sorts of information
about the Floating Pavilion project. What makes this
building so special? Why was it built in the fi rst place?
This brochure provides you with information on history,
research, development strategy, starting points
and realization.
Presentation on the multiple characteristics of flood proof ecocities. 5 components are elaborated. 1) Water systems as a source 2) More functions for urban water, 3) Initiative for water manager, 4) Safety and security 5) Involvement of citizens
Ten examples of projects that
rethink standard building types
and construction techniques,
employ atypical public/private
partnerships—and push the
sustainability envelope.
Engineering the future means tackling the problems today…
This report is part of the 4th semester Architectural Technology and Construction Management education. The summer of 2011 was the starting point for my interest regarding floating constructions. It started with a book, named FLOAT (by Koen Olthuis and David Keuning). I was very interested about this technology, and the book proved to be a good starting point to find out more about it. During 3rd semester I had the opportunity to make a report about this theme and so I combined my learning goals with personal interests and decided to find out more.
Now, studying in the 4th semester I have decided to continue writing about floating constructions, and the main subject for this report is a floating city. Many say it is impossible, or even pointless. Advances in material science, nautical design and maritime constructions could not only make the floating city possible but it may also be an essential asset in the near future. Can we build it? YES, WE CAN! It is not a question of whether we can do it…but how we do it.
I would like to thank the people who supported me in doing this report. Many thanks to my guiding teacher Mihoko Goto Brethvad who accepted the problem statement of a floating city and many thanks as well to architect journalist David Keuning for the interview, and last but not least, many thanks to Koen Olthuis for sharing his ideas regarding building on water worldwide.
this ppt is made by shrikrishna kesharwani , final year student of manit Bhopal, in this ppt I have given information about the sustainable metropolitan development scheme in detail.
Waternet/ Waterschap Amstel Gooi en Vecht publishes the Annual report on innovation 2016. With its strong Research & Innovation programme, Waternet is preparing for the future: introducing new technologies, improving operations and responding to challenges in society. Equally, Research & Innovation offers great opportunities to build and strengthen contacts with water cycle companies in other countries that face the same challenges.
Please find our results of 2016 in our Annual Report Innovation 2016.
Circular Economy Research Symposium
Here you can find all three presentations of the Inclusive City Hub. Find out what kind of research assignments there are, what the main research themes are and how you can join the hub.
The Newsletter has been produced as part of a Climate KIC project 2014, in conjunction with SysPro;Systems for Progress Limited and EIT+ through the Pioneer in Practise Programme (www.climate-kic.org)
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Presentation by Barbara Dal Bo Zanon and Rutger de Graaf on the potential of floating production of energy and food to close carbon and nutrient cycles and achieve more resilience in coastal delta cities. First part of the presentation is based on publication by Dal Bo Zanon et al (2017) in the Journal of Cleaner Production. Second part of the presentation on how we translate our research findings in design concepts and real floating projects such as Floating Pavilion in Rotterdam and the Floating Island Project in French Polynesia.
Introduction of our activities at INDYMO. Really useful overview of aquatic drones and unmanned automated underwater verhicles. Overview of applications water quality, civil engineering structures, maritime, ecology infrastructure and others.
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Presentation about the BlueRevolution and how floating productive urban developments can provide a perspective to deal with flobal challenges such as climate change, land scarcity, urbanization and population growth. The concept includes floating urban expansions, floating algae and seaweed and aquaponics systems. Feasibility for delta cities such as Rotterdam, Jakarta and Manila is elaborated. Concrete examples of realized projects.
Presentatie voor de Waterchallenge van de Unie van Waterschappen in LEF future centre van Rijkswaterstaat. In deze presentatie wordt ingegaan op de nut en noodzaak van het creeeren van drijvende steden met een positieve impact op de planeet en het sluiten van nutrientenkringlopen op stedelijk niveau en de transitie naar een circulaire biobased economie.
Modern technology and smart data collection enables improved monitoring of water quality, ecology and hydraulic structures. This contributes to a better knowledge of water systems, leading to better informed decisions regarding operation, maintenance and ecological improvement measures.
INDYMO is a recently created start-up that works in the field of the management of water resources and water quality. Our focus is on innovative ways of monitoring water quality and ecology using underwater drones (dynamic). Until now we have been working with an underwater drone equipped with water quality sensors and a video camera. A new drone is currently in the development stage, and our goal is to make it an efficient and powerful tool, suitable for various uses and applications in the field of water.
Overview of the global potential of floating cities combined with floating production of food and biofuel, tackling land scarcity using the waste nutrients and CO2 of coastal cities. Case studie of Rotterdam, Jakarta, and Manila.
We studied the impact of floating urbanisation on water quality and ecology using innovative under water drones. Presentations shows many floating projects in the netherlands
DeltaSync completed the preliminary concept in December 2013. In our vision, the city is composed of modular platforms – either 50 x 50 meter squares, or pentagons with 50 meter sides. Squares and pentagons can be connected and arranged in numerous branch like structures. Squares are estimated to cost approximately $15 million each. This is equivalent $393 per square foot of gross space. But since 20% of each platform is reserved for open/green space, the report projects issuable space to cost $504 per square foot ($5425/square meter). Reinforced concrete was chosen as the construction material of choice for its price and durability. Concrete structures would be molded into sturdy hollow boxes, or “caissons”. Modules would support three story buildings. The design takes into account apartments, terraced housing, office space, and hotels. This concept is based on 11 modules, which could host 225-300 full-time residents when combined, with an additional 50 hotel beds. The total projected cost would therefore be approximately $167 million.
This concept also assesses a scaleable method of financing a breakwater, which could eventually surround the city and allow it to move out to the open ocean. Mobility of the individual modules is key from the perspective of guaranteeing autonomy for the city – in the event that the relationship with a particular host nation no longer suits either party, the platforms could detach from their moorings and float to a different location. Modularity and mobility also enable dynamic geography and empower citizens of the city to rearrange into more desirable configurations as the population grows and evolves.
This presentation elaborates on the strategies and measures that can be applied in cities to become flood resilient. The presentation was initially part of my Inaugural Lecture at Rotterdam University of Applied Science in November 2012, but I removed it due to time restrictions. Next to my work on floating cities I also work on transformation of land based cities into floodproof eco cities. This presentation contains results from teh EU FP7 project FloodProBe en the work we did for waterboards in the Netherlands.
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Urban systems contain assets of high value, complex and interdependent infrastructure networks. These infrastructure networks are critical for the continuity of economic activities as well as for the people’s basic living needs. Hotspot buildings are essential nodes in critical infrastructure on which urban areas depend for their functioning. This article evaluates the feasibility and effectiveness of several concepts of flood proofing vulnerable hotspots buildings. For this purpose a design tool has been made to assist designers and decision makers in selecting and evaluating flood proofing concepts. Flood characteristics, building characteristics and location characteristics are used as input for the evaluation of the effectiveness of flood proofing hotspots with regard to costs and other relevant aspects.
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Projects and vision of DeltaSync, floating urban developments
1.
2. Corporate profile
INTRODUCTION
DeltaSync is a leading specialist in the field of floa-
ting urbanization. We provide consulting and design
services and innovative solutions for delta areas.
As an interdisciplinary think tank, we develop and
implement flood proofing strategies.
By taking an integrated approach, that combines ana-
lysis, design and realisation, DeltaSync acts as a cata-
lyst of visionary plans. Ideas or strategies are quickly
taken to the next level, by providing technically fea-
sible and aesthetically, economically and socially res-
ponsible solutions. In relation to this, sustainable de-
velopment is a key aspect on all scales, from a single
building to a complete city.
Currently, for the first time in human history the
amount of people that live in urban areas is larger than
the amount that live in rural areas. The degree of ur-
banization is expected to rise further towards 70% in
the 21st century. This growth will for a considerable
part take place in low-lying deltas that are vulnera-
ble to flooding and climate change. Already there is a
shortage of space and cities rely completely on exter-
nal sources for food, water and energy. With the incre-
asing scarcity of resources there is a growing need for
cities to be more self-sufficient.
Therefore there is a great need for new sustainable
flood-proof concepts for urbanization of delta areas.
Constructing floating buildings is a promising solution.
It enables multi-functional use of space in densely po-
pulated areas, without further increasing flood risk. A
good example of such a concept is the floating city.
This concept can only be developed by investigating
different scale levels in conjunction, ranging from buil-
ding level, neighbourhood level to city level. To ensure
that it is actually implemented, it is important that the
feasibility, spatial integration and social aspects are
fully included in the analysis and design.
mission
DeltaSync’s mission is to design and develop the first
self-sufficient floating city in the world. The realization
of the Floating Pavilion in Rotterdam, the largest public
floating building in the Netherlands, is the first milesto-
ne towards achieving this mission.
vision Corporate VALUES
DeltaSync reflects the following values:
• Sustainability
DeltaSync recognizes its responsibility towards our
planet and acknowledges that preservation of the
world’s resources and ecosystems for present and fu-
ture generations is of major importance. Sustainability
is therefore an integral part of all projects. DeltaSync
strives to create a balance between the needs of the
users and the environment and develops innovative
techniques and concepts to provide buildings with lo-
cal water and energy resources.
• Creativity and Innovation
Creativity and innovation play an important role in the
company. Innovation and the search for new unex-
pected solutions are important drivers in DeltaSync’s
work. Problems are analyzed from different view-
points and the solutions integrate water management,
sustainable development, architecture and spatial
planning into multidisciplinary proposals.
• Collaboration
DeltaSync believes in collaboration between resear-
chers, designers, entrepreneurs and government
agencies to obtain new insights and solutions in or-
der to contribute to the challenges cities in delta areas
are facing. In an early stage partners are involved and
consortia are formed. Within these partnerships, inte-
grated and multidisciplinary knowledge is developed.
FLOATING URBANIZATION:
• Is a unique and promising growth market
• Creates new space in densely populated areas
• Combines urban development and water retention
• Is a safe and climate proof solution
• Offers urban flexibility and movable buildings
• Is easily combined with sustainable technology such
as light weight construction and self-sufficient systems
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3. KNOWLeDge AND eXpeRTISe
DeltaSync has specialized in all aspects of floating ur-
banization. The past years we have developed speci-
alist knowledge in several areas. We excel in the inte-
gration of water management, design and technology.
Examples of our expertise with respect to floating
construction and flood proof development are the fol-
lowing:
Technology and engineering
• Floating and flood proof construction
• Structural design
• Building technology
• Water management
Architecture and design
• Architectural design
• Strategic visions
• Spatial integration
• Concept development
Socio-economic
• Feasibility and business cases
• Legal aspects, legislation and regulation
• Collective private commissioning
environmental
• Energy and water supply
• Sustainable development
• Water and mobility
Similar to other design and consultancy firms, we pro-
vide design and consultancy services of good quality
at a competitive price. DeltaSync distinguishes itself
by an integrated approach in which analysis, design
and implementation are combined. At an early stage,
we engage in conversation with all stakeholders inclu-
ding local authorities, water authorities and utilities.
This approach avoids unnecessary delays and guaran-
tees the feasibility of our innovative solutions.
AppROACH
DeltaSync’s core qualities are the ability to initiate and
realise complex projects, specialist knowledge and an
integrated approach to analysis, design and social pro-
cesses. This enables us to come to surprising and in-
novative, but also feasible solutions. Many of our pro-
jects are self-initiated. The most notable example is
the Floating Pavilion in Rotterdam: an iconic project in
the field of climate adaptation, which is currently being
used as the National Water Centre.
CORe QUALITIeS
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4. Floating City
FUTURe vISION
The Floating City is a concept for sustainable, in-
novative urbanization in a densely occupied delta
area. It is a climate robust solution for urban de-
velopment. In contrast to conventional urbaniza-
tion, the Floating City can cope with water level
fluctuations. Thus, it is a city without flood risk. In
this project special attention was paid to themes
of sustainability and mobility. The project received
the first prize in the international Royal Haskoning
Delta Competition.
CLIENT: Royal Haskoning Deltacompetition
LOCATION: IJmeer, NL
DESIGN: 2006
The Floating City is combined with the construction of
a floating highway between Amsterdam and Almere.
Part of the building, which is located beneath the
water surface, serves as parking space. The Floating
City is self-sufficient in terms of water and energy
supply. Water is either collected through rain water
harvesting or can be drawn from the large reservoir
on which the city floats. Positioning the city on a
large body of water also provides opportunities for
implementing thermal energy storage systems.
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5. Floating Pavilion
Rotterdam
Initiated by DeltaSync, the Floating Pavilion is in-
tended as a pilot for building on water and a first
step towards floating urbanization. The urban de-
velopment of unprotected areas outside the dikes is
of major importance to the city of Rotterdam. With
this project the municipality of Rotterdam takes
a pioneering role in climate adaptation and delta
technology.
Rotterdam has started the (re)development of the
City Ports, consisting of 1600 ha of unprotected land
and water. The Floating Pavilion demonstrates how
cities can pro-actively adapt to the effects of climate
change. It has been located in the Rijnhaven until 2015
and afterwards will be floated towards another loca-
tion. The building is used as exhibition and conference
space and hosts the National Water Centre.
CLIENT: Municipality of Rotterdam
LOCATION: Rotterdam, NL
PARTNER: PDA
DESIGN: 2009
REALISATION: 2010
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7. Indoor climate concept
The floating pavilion features a demand-driven cli-
mate system: at every moment in time the climate
conditioning is carefully matched to the function and
number of people of each space. A lot of energy and
material is saved by putting it only where it’s needed.
Solar transmission is regulated by applying reflective
printing to the foil. To prevent over-heating in summer,
large parts of the top and bottom of the domes can be
opened to create a stack effect, which provides a re-
freshing breeze without using mechanical ventilation.
Cooling with solar heat
Vital parts of the building, such as the auditorium, are
situated within an insulated inner shell. In this area ad-
ditional measures have been taken to achieve an ener-
gy efficient indoor climate. Solar heat is used to cool.
This sounds contradictory, but it relies on a common
process used by our skin to cool our body: transpira-
tion. The evaporation of liquid on the surface of our
skin extracts heat from our body. In the floating pavi-
lion the ventilation air is dried by a sorption material.
When water is added it evaporates and cools down
the air. It is then regenerated by heat from solar col-
lectors. Obviously, during cold days the solar panels
are used as a regular heating device.
‘Cathedral effect’
Phase Change Material (PCM) are a high-tech substi-
tute for thick masonry walls. Similar to the heavy walls
of an old church, that remains cool on a summer day,
PCM’s provide a latent heat store. The difference is
that the energy is absorbed by the material changing
from one phase to another. This energy-intensive pro-
cess results in a lightweight alternative to its ancient
predecessor.
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8. Floating villas
Harnaschpolder, Delft
For two private customers a design has been made
for a floating villa in the Harnaschpolder in Delft.
The villas conform to the objectives of the clients
and at the same time seek mutual similarity.
Living on water appeals to the imagination. No less than
30% of the Dutch population regards this new residential
concept as a serious option. The ‘waterhome’ is rapidly
developing into a mature house typology, with all con-
veniences you would find in a conventional house and a
unique location on the water.
The relation between the villas and the water are a key
aspect of the design, both visually and physically. The ter-
races are right near the water and in one of the villas the
water even enters the building in the form of a pool and
cascade. Another aspect that is especially important for
water homes is privacy. The water doesn’t allow one to
put up simple fences or plant trees. Therefore, privacy
has been an integral part of the design.
CLIENT: private individual
LOCATION: Delft, NL
DESIGN: 2010
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9. Floating homes
Harnaschpolder, Delft
The city of Delft is developing floating houses in
the new neighbourhood Harnaschpolder. Floating
buildings are still a unique construction method
and even more so in the Harnaschpolder, where
private individuals are collectively building their
own dream house. Six sustainable waterhomes
will be developed in a water retention area. The
municipality of Delft cooperates with DeltaSync
and future residents in the development and rea-
lisation of this project.
Collective private development is an alternative to
large scale real estate development. The involvement
of the future residents in the development stimulates
quality and variety in urban development plans. In this
project DeltaSync has been hired to assist the future
residents in the design, and to advice on sustainability
and technical floating construction issues. A strategy
has been developed with building principles and res-
traints, subdivision plans and solutions for access and
parking. Cooperation between the different stakehol-
ders and the enormous commitment of the future re-
sidents was crucial.
CLIENT: Municipality of Delft
LOCATION: Delft, NL
DESIGN: 2010
Preliminary design studies
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11. Blue Revolution
With the predicted scarcity of water, fossil fuel and
food resources, the necessity to develop floating
cities is greater than ever before. The current food
crisis - almost 1 billion people suffer famine today
- shows that world food production systems have
trouble keeping up with rapid increase of global po-
pulation and prosperity. Agricultural productivity is
lagging because prime resources, water, phosphates
and fossil fuels, are under pressure. At the same time
increased urbanization will swallow up nearly a fifth
of the fertile croplands by the end of this century.
Food scarcity is, above all, a land scarcity issue. If part
of the future urbanization and food demand can be met
by relocating it on the oceans, a sustainable solution can
be offered. Floating food cities even have several additi-
onal benefits. Nutrients that are wasted by conventional
cities can be reused to grow algae, fish and crops on
water. The risk of flooding will be averted and oppor-
tunities are created to apply new technologies of water
and energy production.
Especially now, in times of crises, a new and convin-
cing perspective that enables us to correct the errors
of cities on land is vital. In order to create cities where
people can live truely more sustainable and with a clear
conscience.
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13. Seasteading Implementation Plan
ReSeARCH AND pReLImINARy DeSIgN
During this project DeltaSync developed a concept
implementation strategy, a preliminary design and cost
calculation model for The Seasteading Institute. The
Seasteading Institute is working on enabling seastead-
ing communities - floating cities - which will allow the
next generation of pioneers to peacefully test new ideas
for government. The implementation strategy consist-
ed of a growth strategy, an estimation of the degree
of independence, an overview of the required location
characteristics, a location analysis and a cost calcula-
CLIENT: The Seasteading Institute, USA (CA)
LOCATION: Anywhere
Growth strategy
tion model. This calculation model integrated not only
the costs for a floating platform but also included a com-
parison between the use of conventional energy and
water supply and the use of alternative energy like solar
power and rainwater. The preliminary design included a
multi-layerapproachintegratingspatiallayout,movabil-
ity, seakeeping, comfort and structural characteristics.
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15. Rijnhavenpark
ROTTeRDAm
In cooperation with the INHolland University of
Applied Sciences, DeltaSync developed a master-
plan for redevelopment of the ‘Rijnhaven’ harbor
in Rotterdam. A floating park, consisting of islands
that host a great variety of functions: flexible office
space, sport facilities, a swimming pool, a floating
market, restaurants and a theatre. The ambition is to
create a future proof concept for floating recreation.
Local inhabitants, companies and students are in-
volved in the realization of this plan. They will take
part in management, programming and development,
which adds to the sense of community. The floating is-
lands are constructed from economically standardized
elements. The fact that the islands are floating gives
the opportunity to create a flexible urban plan, which
can be realized in several phases and can be adapted
to future developments.
CLIENT: Stichting Rijnhavenpark / INHolland
LOCATION: Rijnhaven, Rotterdam, NL
DESIGN: 2010
The project will generate extra jobs, will stimulate
entrepreneurship and a wide variety of study and
research topics for students of the universities in the
area. The ambition of the Rijnhavenpark is to create an
inspiring and future urban concept that enhances the
reputation of Rotterdam as an innovative, sustainable,
vibrant and livable city.
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16. Floating district
pAmpUSHAveN, ALmeRe
The objective of the study is a floating district in Al-
mere pampushaven. This area is available now as a
temporary exposition of a floating district. Floating-
Life has been granted use of pampushaven area for
10 years. After this period various parts of the expo
can be dismantled and moved elsewhere.
Pampushaven area is reserved for 10 years, as a tes-
ting ground for sustainable floating development. The
project aims at exploring new spatial possibilities of
this new kind of urbanization and investigate techno-
logies that enable flexible and self-sufficient cities in
the future. In order to close the metabolic cycle of the
district, the use of natural resources and waste pro-
duction is minimized.
CLIENT: FloatingLife
LOCATION: Pampushaven, Almere, NL
DESIGN: 2011
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17. Roadshow
Water management in the city of the future
The Roadshow ‘Water Management in the City of
the Future’ has been developed by DeltaSync in
collaboration with Tauw and Deltares as part of
the Living with Water program. The roadshow is
an interactive workshop where professionals are
challenged to think about future roles and tasks
in the realisation of innovations in the watercity
of the future.
The roadshow has already been organised at various
water boards, a municipality and a housing associa-
tion. Topics of the roadshow include: decentralized
concepts of water management, water as an energy
source, and water proof urban development. The
roadshow consists of the following components
1. Innovative concepts of urban watermanagement
2. New tasks and new roles of water management
organisations
3. Benchmark transition potential
4.Drawingupguidingprinciplesforthetransitiontomore
sustainable water management
UrbanWaterScan
FLOOD PROOF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
The hustle and bustle of everyday life and the rise
of the 24-hour economy creates a growing need
for space, peace and quiet. This leads to the de-
parture of certain income groups out of the cities
to regain rural life near nature and water. Cities
suffer from a decrease in population diversity.
An attractive proposition that cities can offer is the
combination of living quality similar to the countryside
and a short distance to the city. In order to determine
what possibilities exist in regaining population diversi-
fication for cities, DeltaSync developed the UrbanWa-
terScan. This tool gives insight into the qualities and
preconditions that must be met in order to transform
these city locations into suitable water living areas.
Various aspects are studied, such as future flood pre-
dictions and scenarios, water storage demands and
fuctional and spatial qualities.
In commission of the municipality of Arnhem 8 loca-
tions have been examined to determine the top three
suitable locations for urban development on water.
CLIENTS: Waterboard De Dommel
Waterboard Rivierenland
Waterboard Rijnland
Waterkader Haaglanden
Eigen Haard
LOCATION: Anywhere
CLIENTS: Municipality of Arnhem
LOCATION: Arnhem
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18. In cooperation with a private investor new con-
cepts for sustainable floating neighbourhoods have
been designed. The aim was to develop inspiring
visions for future floating homes and take the next
step towards floating developments that are more
cost efficient but at the same time energy efficient
and aesthetically pleasing.
In this project an ensemble of five terraced floating
homes was designed. The radial layout provides op-
timal orientation towards sunlight, while at the same
time privacy is realised. An important objective of the
design was to create more comfort than current floa-
ting homes. The large platform prevents oscillation
on the water and the submerged part of the floating
structure is used as a parking area. This enables resi-
dents to park right at their home.
Easy Water Living
DeveLOpmeNT
CLIENT: private individual
LOCATION: generic
DESIGN: 2010
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19. Floating Utility Unit
DeveLOpmeNT
Living on water offers great opportunities for flexi-
ble and sustainable housing, but utilities are cur-
rently a major obstacle in large scale floating urban
developments. A question that remains is how to
supply these neighbourhoods with water, electricity
and communication network facilities. The floating
utility unit provides a flexible framework for delive-
ring local utility services, and at same time provides
floating infrastructure.
The Floating Utility Unit is not to be regarded as a de-
finitive product. It is rather a toolbox that can be utili-
zed at different locations with specific demands. The
consideration of sustainable technology and feasibility
is used as a basic principle. A business enterprise or
foundation exploits the Utility Units, so that from a
user perspective there is hardly any difference with
regular public utilities. This system features plug’n’play
connections and integrated piping and cables provides
a flexible solution to utility services for floating urba-
nization.
CLIENT: Housing Experiments Steering Group (SEV)
LOCATION: generic
DESIGN: 2008
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20. With a multidisciplinary team of students and pro-
fessionals of DWA, Edifico and RoseliekvanderVel-
den, DeltaSync designed a self-sustaining floating
house. This design was an entry in the design com-
petition ‘Duurzaam drijvend wonen’ from stadsdeel
Oost-Watergraafsmeer, Amsterdam.
The floating house is inspired by the symbiotic relation
between tree and fungus. The house is constructed of
two parts: the backbone as the tree and the capsules
as the fungus. The backbone supports the capsules
and transports ‘nutrients’ such as energy, water and
waste. Through symbiosis they form a comfortable
living environment.
The backbone is the core of the house; all fixed func-
tions and installations are located here. The shape of
the backbone is optimised for wind and solar energy
production. The windmill for example produces twice
as much energy as in a normal situation. The house
can be turned so the orientation will always be optimal
for energy production.
The capsules provide free and adaptable space. The
backbone, capsules and floaters are modulAIR, so
the house can adapt to changing needs of the inhabi-
tants. The house is built completely from flexible and
demountable parts. Occupants will become co-owner
of a company, ‘Rent to Recycle’, where the parts are
manufactured and repaired collectively. This will en-
sure that every part will return to its cycle at the end
of its lifespan.
ModulAIR
visiON
floor plan
CLIENT: Stadsdeel Oost-Watergraafsmeer
LOCATION: Amsterdam, NL
DESIGN: 2010
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21. FloodProBE
ReSeARCH
FloodproBe is a european research project with
the objective of providing cost-effective solutions
for flood risk reduction in urban areas. FloodproBe
aims to develop technologies, methods and tools for
flood risk assessment and for the practical adapta-
tion of new and existing buildings, infrastructure
and flood defences. This will lead to a better un-
derstanding of vulnerability, flood resilience and
defence performance.
This research supports implementation of the Floods
Directive through the development of more effective
flood risk management strategies. The work is being
undertaken in close partnership with industry, and is
utilising pilot sites across Europe, to help provide prac-
tical industry guidance and cost effective construction
solutions.
The objectives and principal aims are to improve me-
thods for assessing the vulnerability to flooding of the
urban environment, especially by extending conven-
tional methods with the ability to assess indirect im-
pacts of damage to networks and assets with a high
value density.
Better understanding and assessment methods of ur-
ban flood defence performance will help to develop
suitable protection measures and to increase the cost-
effectiveness of future investments. New construction
technologies and concepts are developed and tested
and the results are to be disseminated to support im-
plementation of the EU Flood Directive.
CLIENT: European Union, KP7
PROJECT: 2009-2012
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22. Multifunctional use is often mentioned as a pro-
mising solution to realise water retention space in
densely populated delta areas. DeltaSync has re-
searched the possibilities for multifunctional use in
Rijnenburg, close to Utrecht, for the Water board
De Stichtse Rijnlanden.
In this project, the possibilities to combine water re-
tention with other functions, such as recreation and
housing, were explored. A specific topic is the reali-
sation of floodproof buildings. A spatial plan is made
with different types of floodproof housing types. The
economical and management feasibility was also in-
vestigated.
Rijnenburg
WATER AND AREA DEVELOPMENT
CLIENT: Water board De Stichtse Rijnlanden
LOCATION: Rijnenburg, NL
PROJECT: 2011
FLOATING FLOATING IN PEAT
ON STILTS ECO DWELLING MOUND
DRY FLOODPROOFING FLOOD SHELTER22
23. Water & Mobility
RESEARCH
The ‘Water and mobility’ study investigated the
possible contribution of urban water systems in im-
proving accessibility of historic city centres of delta
cities in the Netherlands.
Many cities suffer from severe accessibility problems
and heavy congestion. Expanding the road infrastruc-
ture needs space which is often scarce. The existing
water system offers flexible possibilities to improve
the accessibility of cities. In the Netherlands, water
was the most important mode of transportation un-
til the 19th century. In that period, the train became
more important and many canals were filled in, be-
cause of hygienic problems and water pollution. Ho-
wever, in many cities the main water infrastructure is
still present. In addition, many Dutch cities have plans
to restore the historic water systems.
In eight Dutch cities the feasibility of using the urban
water system for mobility was studied. This was done
in a co-creation approach with the local municipal go-
vernments and included expert interviews and design
workshops. The historic use of water for mobility was
studied by evaluation of historic documents. Subse-
quently, the current use of the water system was eva-
luated and current water retention and accessibility
problems were analysed. Future possibilities to utilize
water systems for better accessibility were developed
by a ‘research by design.’ method. This included tech-
nical feasibility studies and spatial designs of several
alternatives. Finally, general conclusions were made
and the applicability of the results was evaluated.
CLIENT: The Netherlands Architecture Fund
LOCATIONS: 8 Dutch cities
PROJECT: 2009
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24. LocationScan Floating Icon
CITY PORTS, Rotterdam
In preparation of the development of the Floating
Pavilion in Rotterdam a study was conducted on the
relevant spatial, technical and policy aspects with
regard to floating construction. Furthermore, the
City Ports area in Rotterdam was investigated, in
order to find the most suitable location for a floa-
ting demonstration project.
The LocationScan has been executed in two phases.
In the first phase, a shortlist of possible locations has
been made through a study on boundary conditions in
the City Ports area. This encompasses physical (depth,
waves) and juridical (ownership, regulations) bounda-
ry condition. In the second phase the most suitable
locations were determined by applying criteria and a
functional analysis of the planning area.
CLIENT: Municipality of Rotterdam
Project: 2008
NEN Advice
In 2009 the Netherlands Standardization Institute
(NEN) initiated a project that aims at developing
new building standards for floating buildings. The
new NTA (Industry Technical Agreement) will fo-
cus on aspects such as structural stability, draught,
canting, accessibility, fire protection and mooring
facilities.
DeltaSync is one of the two design firms that are par-
ticipating in this project and acts as a consultant and
sounding board concerning floating construction. The
initiative was started to help solve issues in current
regulation and legislation. In 2011 the final NTA for
floating structures will be finalized and published. The
aim is twofold: to define boundary conditions where
necessary, but also try and find opportunities to ex-
tend the limits of current legislation.
CLIENT: Netherlands Standardisation Institute (NEN)
Periode: 2010-2011
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25. Collective Commission
HARNASCHpOLDeR, DeLFT
The city of Delft is planning to develop floating hou-
ses in the Harnaschpolder, a new neighbourhood
close to Den Hoorn. Six houses will be realized in a
water retention area. The municipality of Delft coo-
perates with DeltaSync and future residents in the
design and realisation of this project.
Collective private development is an alternative to
large scale real estate development. The involvement
of the future residents in the development stimulates
quality and variety in urban development plans. In this
project DeltaSync has been hired to assist the future
residents in the design, and to advice on sustainability
and technical floating construction issues. A strategy
has been developed with building principles and res-
traints, subdivision plans and solutions for access and
parking.
Tasks:
• Process management: develop phasing and time
schedule of the project, identifying and engaging key
stakeholders, communication with future residents
• Consultancy: technical advice on floating structures,
construction costs, sustainability, financing and per-
mits, water quality issues and utilities.
• Co-creation: assisting residents in the design and de-
velopment of their personal floating house.
• Design competition: organization of design contest
for students from regional educational institutions.
CLIENT: Municipality of Delft
TIMEFRAME: 2009-2012
Innovative Water Management
TeCHNOpOLIS, DeLFT
Science park Technopolis in Delft aims to attract
the top businesses, focussing on innovative the-
mes such as energy, water, climate and delta tech-
nology. Consequently it is of great importance to
make these themes visible in the area. DeltaSync
conducted an exploratory study on the potential
contribution of innovative water management to
Technopolis.
The report includes innovations to use water for mo-
bility, as energy source and for floating urbanization.
Sustainable urban water management strategies were
proposed that will contribute to a more sustainable
water system and the international prestige of Tech-
nopolis as a frontrunner on climate adaptation, sustai-
nability and water management.
CLIENT: Science Port Holland
PROJECT: 2010
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26. KARINA CZApIeWSKA
DIReCTOR pROJeCT DeveLOpmeNT
Karina Czapiewska is a specialist in the field
of multidisciplinary area development, pro-
ject management and sustainable develop-
ment. She graduated at the faculty of Archi-
tectureatDelftUniversityofTechnologywith
a minor in Sustainable Development (TIDO)
and is responsible for business development,
sales and consultancy on feasibility studies,
flood proof area development and living on
water. Since she first learned about the pos-
sibility of floating cities in during her study
she committed herself to realize the first self
supporting floating city in the world.
RUTgeR De gRAAF
mANAgINg DIReCTOR
Rutger de graaf is civil engineer and specialist in
the field of floating urbanisation and sustainabili-
ty. He graduated cum laude at the faculty of Civil
engineering of Delft University of Technology.
In 2009 he finished his phD thesis (cum laude)
on innovations in urban water management to
reduce the vulnerability of cities. He holds a
position as professor Adaptive Construction at
the Rotterdam University of Applied Science. At
the company he focuses on water management,
strategy, innovation and sustainable urbaniza-
tion combined with floating constructions.
BART ROeFFeN
CReATIve DIReCTOR
As principle architect Bart Roeffen was
in charge of the design and construction
supervision of the Floating pavilion in Rot-
terdam. This is considered to be one of the
leading floating projects and a milestone in
the technological development of floating
urbanization. Advanced 3D technology
was adopted in order to translate spatial
concepts into reality and optimize complex
shapes. Roeffen is driven to innovate con-
struction industry in terms of production
and sustainable development.
BARBARA DAL BO’ ZANON
ARCHITeCT AND ReSeARCHeR
Barbara Dal Bo’ Zanon graduated at Univer-
sity IUAv of venice with master degree in
‘Sustainable Architecture’. After her gradu-
ation she joined DeltaSync’s team, first as an
intern, and later as employee. She worked
on a project for a floating district in Almere
pampushaven. Her design approach is sus-
tainability driven, developing the project
from the definition of its goals, analyzing
local resources and considering the project’s
impacts and mitigations.
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