In 2000, President Clinton convened a Commission of leading oceanographers and other researchers. The result of the work of the expert group was the report "the Last frontier of the Earth" (Discovering Earth's Final Frontier), which outlines developed by the first and the only national program for the study of the oceans.

If these conclusions anyone listened, rich gradually moved least in the floating city. And this is what such places might look (and probably will look in the coming decades).


Trilobis 65 is a cross between a small luxury yachts and fincas. Solar panels, fiberglass hull, hydrogen and fuel cells - all in accordance with the latest "green" fashion. The engine 600 HP plenty of Space for six. Under the belly is transparent Bay to observe underwater life.


If you do not like the style of the film Star Trek and more like a hero comic Tony stark (better known as "Iron man"), then look at the Infinitas: yacht with a length of about 100 m, intended for 16 people (including crew), with a swimming pool, Spa, a helipad and even a glass bridge. Hybrid engine (diesel + electricity) you can develop a speed of over 20 knots. The vessel is able to take on Board 250 thousand liters of fuel and 100 thousand liters of water - pleckaitis from the heart.


But that's what we're all about boats? Here is an example of this Maritime house called the Origin. Of course, he has room for observation, but otherwise it can be said that ordinary modern house: large Windows, high ceilings, wooden floors, a patio on the roof. The basis of Origin is inspired design water Lily.


Scientists also will not remain idle. Solus 4 - laboratory of 700 m2. It is convenient to not only learn about marine life and marine phenomena in General - the tsunami, for example. There you can live and to lecture, storing sunlight, rain water and tidal energy. The vessel is stationary.


But if in the oceans sooner or later served all or almost all, then why live a private yacht? Lilypad - beautiful floating city of 50 thousand people. You can live on top of the hills, and from below, under water. In the centre of the island is located a lake filled with rain water. Energy Lilypad receives from all known today sources. The tides carry it back and forth.


If you do not like the city life, but Lilypad nice note on Orsos. Rather resort than a house, Orsos is your personal motorized Atoll 20 to 35 m To it can stick to three small boats with friends who will help you to arrange any luau, and will take advantage of your cinema.


There are tools on the tropical island more? Please. Guests can be accommodated in special huts, and you will live in the crater of an extinct volcano. In addition to the pool passengers receive a library, a cinema, a casino, Spa and gym. Of course, there is and beach deck with a relaxing massage.


If you don't like to swim, then here is a small replica of Atlantis: the apartment is built directly on the seabed. Public life, however, will take place on the surface.


And this simple floating houses without frills for six people each.


Magnates and tyrants also have a suggestion: you and fifteen your friends from the world behind the scenes perfectly arranged in these replicas attractions Monte Carlo: the "Hotel de Paris", the princely Palace and the famous La Rascasse turn the track "Formula 1". Of course, there are 70 servants and members of crew, and also a casino, tennis courts, swimming pool, go-karting and a walk on the yellow submarines.


Return to those who are going on only to live, but to work in the ocean. Sea Orbiter research vessel with the above-water part of 50 meters height will further remain under water: it's easier for divers. This is the only project of the listed that next year will be embodied in life: the construction will start in a month.


Water-Scraper with a similar design is a small town on the sufficiency with supermarkets, swimming pools, stadiums and restaurants. "Tentacles"that are likely to rush into your eyes, is ballast for sustainability.

Based on the materials Dvice.