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Due to climate change, it is estimated that sea level will rise 6’ by 2100. Most ground plane of Miami (5’ above sea level) will be a foot underwater due to this rise.

Sea level rise threatens Miami’s ecology, economy, habitable infastructure, and culture.

Miami and it’s government are working to combat rising sea levels and adapt to climate change, through a $4 billion storm water management plan including new storm water pumps, seawalls, raising existing critical infastructure, relocating from ground floors to upper levels, elevating road networks, and excavating low elevation areas to create dedicated storm water storage.

But will this be enough before it’s too late?

Rather than abandoning Miami, existing and new construction needs to adapt to sea level rise and climate change.

This site will explore adapting to sea level rise creating a sustainable resilent structure for Miami’s imminent future. Becoming a connected resource that improves the present flood management, and converts into an oasis retreat as Miami becomes a saturated landscape.

As climate change progresses, natural storms and hurricanes will increase. Miami coastal sites are vunerable to flooding and coast erosion from storm surges.

The existing coastline will need to be restored and additional natural sustainable eco-protection systems installed to attenuate wave damage during storms.

Major boat ways / access

Brickell South Miami Bermed Island Proposal

Green infastructure: Create BioShoreline and coral/oyster reef combined with decks & water walkways

Gray infastructure: Integrate seawalls and breakwaters in site & at perimeter to reduce storm surge damage

Existing natural barrier island

BioReef

BioMound

SOURCES:

BioShoreline BioMop

1. https://www.behance.net/gallery/108849247/Unplanning-Miami-A-Sea-Level-Rise-Adaptation-Strategy?moduleId=764919459&action=moodboard

Site Adaptability

Amphibous structures for buildings, pavillions, dedicated greenscapes, walking paths, and docks to raise with sea water. In the future the site will only be accessible by boat.

- Raising the first floor levels 10’ - 15’ above grade (16’ - 24’ above sea level)

- Grade level remains landscaping with open spaces, outdoor programming, and parking

- Dedicated access paths at grade that float in flood conditions with buildings

- Creating a self-sustaining site

Independent utilities

Self generating electricity

Water collection, treatment, re-use