Ancora
In collaboration with Audi
A modular affordable houseboat in response to rising sea levels in UK coastal areas
Brief: to create an electric autonomous vehicle with an additional function focussing on the phrase: 'more human, human-less'. With Audi showing particular interest in V2X.
My response: Ancora offers a novel solution to the pressing challenges faced by coastal communities worldwide. As sea levels rise, urbanization reaches its limits, and ecosystems come under threat, Ancora provides a pathway to a more competitive housing ladder.
Ancora isn’t just a housing solution; it’s a vision for affordable sustainable living—one that balances innovation, resilience, and harmony with our planet’s changing landscape.
It utilises natural elements, combining them with future systems to make a typically high upkeep lifestyle on boats easy.
As rising seas threaten coastal areas, Ancora provides hope for a buoyant future by utilising 'dead space' with existing surrounding infrastructure. (In depth features at bottom of page)
The escalation of sea levels is threatening 1 billion homes globally without the correct infrastructure to withstand rising sea levels. By 2050, it is projected that flooding will endanger one out of every six properties in the UK, and by 2080, the frequency of floods is expected to increase by 73%. The relentless rise in sea levels and recurrent flooding are rendering vast areas uninhabitable.
Concurrently, the world’s population is burgeoning, yet the available land is diminishing due to encroaching seas, escalating the cost of housing and essential commodities. The fens accounts for approximately 4% of England’s farmland but produces 7% of the agricultural produce. Urban centres are becoming havens for climate refugees (with 100 million people fleeing homes in 2022 for climate related issues), prioritized for protection by governments as 90% of major cities are on water fronts with 60% of global population in cities by 2030. Despite these challenges, nearly half of the UK’s population yearns for rural living (46%), provided their employment circumstances permit such demand for lifestyle change.
Self levelled at low tide render made with help of AI from CAD drawing (only render using help of AI)
Modular Homes: Users can customize their Ancora homes by adding rooms and/or decks as needed. Whatever your wants are, Ancora adapts to your lifestyle by using it’s innovative connecting system with designed with longevity in mind, and utilising autonomous driving this will take no longer than 5 minutes.
Solar Energy Independence: Ancora harnesses solar energy to power its homes. With solar panels integrated into the design, residents can generate electricity and even sell excess energy back to the grid via V2G
Seasonal Living Made Easy: Ancora adapts seamlessly to seasonal changes. Embrace a modern yet traditional way of life, where your home floats and moves with the seasons if you please, allowing you to experience nature’s beauty year-round.
Self-Leveling Legs: Adapted for tides and uneven ground, Ancora incorporates self-leveling legs. Ancora’s homes adjust to the tide coming and going and always sits perfectly level thanks to its unique feature you can anchor anywhere
Community and Solitude: Ancora caters to diverse needs. Whether you prefer solitude or community living, it offers both options. Imagine waking up to the sound of gentle waves or sharing a meal with neighbours on your floating deck.
Autonomy: Ancora lets you leave the worry of any driving and docking thanks to its level 5 autonomous driving system. Explore new places, visit friends, and enjoy life on the water without the hassle of driving to any of these places with or without you.
Harmony with Nature: Living on water connects you to nature. Ancora residents can enjoy the soothing rhythm of the tides, observe marine life, and contribute to environmental conservation.
