Waterpod: Floating Model of DIY Sustainability

Situated somewhere between the Biosphere 2 construction of the late 1980′s and the dystopian future imagined by the film (flop) Waterworld, lies artist Mary Mattingly’s experimental vision for creating a floating ark of sustainability. The project, appropriately named Waterpod, is a livable sculpture housed on 30×100 foot barge, combining elements of hydroponic farming, alternative energy, rainwater collection and waste recycling to form a working model of self-sufficiency.

Mattingly along with three other permanent artist/crew members will call the converted vessel home for the next five months as it docks at various ports throughout the five boroughs of New York City. The Waterpod is currently tied up at Governor’s Island through July 20th and will be open to the public on a limited basis for guided tours. It’s full docking schedule can be viewed here. 

[via Freshkills Park]

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