Aesthetics Winner (most visually appealing) of first Seastead Design Contest, the SESU Seastead (SElf-SUstained Seastead) by Estonian designer Marko Järvela (much like previous sustainable structures) envisions “a mini-society of ecologically conscious enthusiasts” living “with the minimum input from the outside civilization and the minimum ecological footprint.” Deriving its name from ‘Seasteading,’ a general term given to the notion of either converting existing structures, such as old boats or disused oil rigs, or custom-building that allow people to live in the middle of the ocean, the SESU Seastead features layered interior and makes extensive use of vegetation to control indoor climate and provide food for the inhabitants. Based on the ‘passive solar design principles,’ the SElf-SUstained building makes use of aerodynamics and hydrodynamics, which lets the structure float in the open sea while resisting harsh weather conditions with ease.

Via: io9