Stockholm Resilience Center

Innovative Sustainable Living Floating Cities for a Resilient Future

Pioneering Self-Sustaining, Ocean-Based Communities to Address Climate Challenges and Urban Housing Shortages

With rising sea levels and urban housing shortages becoming critical global challenges, the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has set a groundbreaking precedent with Oceanix City. Designed as a modular, self-sustaining community anchored to the ocean floor, Oceanix City aims to provide a sustainable solution by channeling circular flows of energy, water, food, and waste. Each hexagonal island within the city can accommodate up to 10,000 residents, offering a safe and resilient refuge for populations affected by natural disasters or limited affordable housing options. This visionary project aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, embodying a blueprint for the future of urban living that harmonizes with our planet’s ecosystems. Explore how we are reimagining the possibilities of sustainable, floating urban landscapes.