A new way
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with nature's pulse
voice of rivers
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Yizhen, Julia, Siri, Simone
Founders, FLOATNEST
A new way
to interact
with nature's pulse
voice of rivers
Search…
Yizhen, Julia, Siri, Simone
Founders, FLOATNEST
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing urban water pollution and ecological damage.
Our goal is to improve water pollution caused by urbanization and industrialization through the ecological, intelligent, and interactive products we design.
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing urban water pollution and ecological damage.
Our goal is to improve water pollution caused by urbanization and industrialization through the ecological, intelligent, and interactive products we design.
PROBLEM
PROBLEM
Water Crisis:
The Impact of Pollution and Urbanization
on Ecosystems
Water Crisis:
The Impact of Pollution and Urbanization
on Ecosystems
All living creatures depend on water, yet pollution and artificial manipulation are stripping rivers and lakes of their vital functions. Wildlife loses habitats, and declining water quality threatens their survival.
Urbanization reshapes rivers, leaving ecosystems with minimal space, while industrial and domestic waste worsens the problem.
All living creatures depend on water, yet pollution and artificial manipulation are stripping rivers and lakes of their vital functions. Wildlife loses habitats, and declining water quality threatens their survival.
Urbanization reshapes rivers, leaving ecosystems with minimal space, while industrial and domestic waste worsens the problem.
Water Pollution
100,000+ miles of rivers and streams in the US are heavily polluted.
These pollutants damage aquatic ecosystems, block sunlight, and release harmful toxins into the water, which disrupts marine life and biodiversity.
Ecosystem Disruption
83% decrease in freshwater species populations since 1970
Pollution, climate change, and habitat destruction lead to imbalances. Immediate interventions are needed to restore balance and biodiversity.
Water Pollution
100,000+ miles of rivers and streams in the US are heavily polluted.
These pollutants damage aquatic ecosystems, block sunlight, and release harmful toxins into the water, which disrupts marine life and biodiversity.
Ecosystem Disruption
83% decrease in freshwater species populations since 1970
Pollution, climate change, and habitat destruction lead to imbalances. Immediate interventions are needed to restore balance and biodiversity.
Water Pollution
100,000+ miles of rivers and streams in the US are heavily polluted.
These pollutants damage aquatic ecosystems, block sunlight, and release harmful toxins into the water, which disrupts marine life and biodiversity.
Ecosystem Disruption
83% decrease in freshwater species populations since 1970
Pollution, climate change, and habitat destruction lead to imbalances. Immediate interventions are needed to restore balance and biodiversity.
CAUSES
CAUSES
EFFECTS
EFFECTS
NARROW DOWN & DEFINE
NARROW DOWN & DEFINE
After conducting user research and expert interviews, we have decided to narrow our solution to focus on raising community awareness and education about water pollution and river management, empowering residents to take action. We hope this project will inspire a new way of thinking about cities and the environment while resonating with and engaging a broader audience.
After conducting user research and expert interviews, we have decided to narrow our solution to focus on raising community awareness and education about water pollution and river management, empowering residents to take action. We hope this project will inspire a new way of thinking about cities and the environment while resonating with and engaging a broader audience.
Who we are
To heal, protect, and innovate, one island, one ecosystem, and one community at a time, working towards a future where technology enhances nature rather than exploits it.
To heal, protect, and innovate, one island, one ecosystem, and one community at a time, working towards a future where technology enhances nature rather than exploits it.
We started this journey because we recognize the urgent need to protect our most precious resource—water—and to find innovative, sustainable ways to heal our ecosystems. Floating Island is a living structure, a blend of nature and intelligent systems that not only monitors water quality in real-time but also serves as a habitat for aquatic organisms.
We started this journey because we recognize the urgent need to protect our most precious resource—water—and to find innovative, sustainable ways to heal our ecosystems. Floating Island is a living structure, a blend of nature and intelligent systems that not only monitors water quality in real-time but also serves as a habitat for aquatic organisms.
MEET FLOATNEST
A blend of nature and intelligent systems.
MEET FLOATNEST
A blend of nature and intelligent systems.
MEET FLOATNEST
A blend of nature and intelligent systems.
Give Voice Back To The River
FloatNest Founders
Give Voice Back To The River
FloatNest Founders
Give Voice Back To The River
FloatNest Founders
Give Voice Back To The River
FloatNest Founders
Give Voice Back To The River
FloatNest Founders
Give Voice Back To The River
FloatNest Founders
PHYSCIAL SOLUTION
The Idea of Floating Island
Floating islands enhance hardened riverbanks by creating wildlife habitats, improving biodiversity, and serving as biofilters to reduce pollution. They stabilize riverbanks, prevent erosion, and provide a natural buffer against floods and storm surges, promoting more resilient and healthier urban waterways.
Floating islands enhance hardened riverbanks by creating wildlife habitats, improving biodiversity, and serving as biofilters to reduce pollution. They stabilize riverbanks, prevent erosion, and provide a natural buffer against floods and storm surges, promoting more resilient and healthier urban waterways.
Artificial hardened riverbanks in cities
Natural riverbanks
Modular Eco-Friendly Floating Structure
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Each “nest” is designed as a modular unit that can float independently or be joined with other modules, allowing for flexible configurations on water.
IoT Device Function Prototype
IoT Device Function Prototype
IoT Device Function Prototype
Prototype Testing (Arduino)
Prototype Testing (Arduino)
Prototype Testing (Arduino)
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Buoyant and Lightweight Materials
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Mycelium material, as an eco-friendly material, is easy to shape, lightweight, and can provide buoyancy. Meanwhile, utilizing 3D printing technology to enhance the strength of the mycelium structure ensures the stability of the structure in water.
Material Experiment
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DIGITAL SOLUTION
Connecting River Water Quality to Everyday Life: An Engaging and Educational Perspective
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Interactive Real-Time Data Visualization
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Using immersive visuals to show real-time data on nearby rivers and water bodies, users can click on water activities or organisms to see how water parameters impact the environment and discover the best activities for current conditions.
About FloatNest
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Provides detailed content and updates related to FloatNest, including their design, functionality, and environmental impact.
Community & Donation
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Provides a community space for users to support and contribute to places in need while connecting and engaging with others.
OUR TEAM
