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06 December 2013 | Updated 01 January 1970

It may not be quite 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea and no one is saying that Jules Verne would have approved but the thought of being in the lap of luxury, while watching the comings and goings on the seabed, could appeal to both tourists and office workers.

This, anyway, is what a Polish company, Deep Ocean Technology, is confident will appeal to the upmarket water tourist - with the possibility of literally off-shore office complexes to follow.

Water Discus Hotels comprise two discs – an underwater and above-water one. This combination will allow guests to admire the depths of the ocean while making the most of the warm climate.

The two parts of the structure are connected by five solid legs and a vertical shaft containing a lift and stairway. The size of each disc has been adjusted to local conditions.

A typical build could include 22 rooms with sea views, that are connected by lift and stairs to a similar disc above the surface containing other facilities.

There are a number of practical hurdles to overcome, though. One would be the different marine regulations that currently exist. Another is climate; with the UK perhaps being low on the list of possibilities because of its unpredictable weather. Thirdly, in terms of FM aspects, keeping the facility clean and functioning, could pose some headaches. Fourthly, remembering not to open the windows, as at home, unless used to swimming with dolphins.

Taken from the BBC 26 August 2013 - Tomorrow's cities: How the Venus Project is redesigning the future (Click Here)

Is it possible to create a radically different society? One where material possessions are unnecessary, where buildings are created in factories, where mundane jobs are automated?

Would you want to live in a city where the main aim of daily life is to improve personal knowledge, enjoy hobbies, or solve problems that could be common to all people in order to improve the standard of living for everyone?

Some may think it is idealistic, but 97-year old architect Jacque Fresco is convinced his vision of the future is far better than how we live today.

Article written by Cathryn Ellis | Published 06 December 2013

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