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About the book:
Issues such as climate change, energy crises, population growth and the increasing concentration of residents in urban areas are the challenges of the future, and some solutions to these challenges are already on the way. New plans for floating cities are one of these answers.
This book proposes several viable urban planning solutions applicable to many coastal cities of the world, starting from a pilot project in the city of Singapore.
The book provides a truly innovative urban planning and architectural solution, as well as an interesting overview of the characteristics of floating constructions. The topics explored in the book will be of great interest not just for the various operators in the architecture and development sectors, but also for all those who wish to feel involved in rethinking our cities.
Authors:
Daniela Procopio is an Italian architect. She graduated from the University of Florence, Italy. She started her professional career in the field of architectural design. In 2006, she co-founded Torrisi & Procopio Architetti, an architecture firm based in Rome that specializes in design that is transformative and is committed to exploring new solutions in architecture and urban design.
Giuseppe Torrisi is an Italian architect and co-founder of Torrisi & Procopio Architetti. He graduated at the University of Florence, Italy. He started his professional career in the field of architectural design. In 2006, he co-founded Torrisi & Procopio Architetti. Since 2019 he is a member of the Society of Floating Solutions Singapore.
Lim Soon Heng holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the National University of Singapore. Since 1968 he has been immersed in multiple aspects of shipbuilding and shipyard design. He is a staunch advocate of floating solutions and founded the Society of Floating Solutions (Singapore).