City Presets
Sea-Level Rise
Resettlement Parameters
Results
Density Comparison
Energy System
Rooftop solar array with integrated battery storage. Sized for complete energy independence at any latitude above 25°.
| Solar panel area | 32–50 m² |
| Annual generation | 7,000–14,000 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 40–80 kWh (3–7 day buffer) |
| Backup | Small wind turbine optional |
Water System
Closed-loop water cycle: rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, atmospheric water generation. 80–90% recovery rate.
| Daily consumption | 200–400 L (family of 4) |
| Recycling rate κW | 0.85 |
| External input needed | 30–60 L/day (rain) |
| Storage | 5,000–10,000 L tank |
Food Production
Vertical hydroponic farm for vegetables and greens. 3D food printer for proteins and complex dishes. Supplemented by drone delivery of bulk staples.
| On-site production αF | 0.30–0.60 |
| Growing area | 15–30 m² vertical |
| Yield Φ | 3,000–5,000 kcal/m²/yr |
| External food delivery | 1–2× per month (drone/road) |
Fabrication & Recycling
Multi-material 3D printer for household objects, clothing, tools, replacement parts. Integrated recycler converts waste back to feedstock.
| Material recursivity μM | 0.85 |
| External feedstock | ~75 kg/year |
| Print materials | Polymer, metal, ceramic, bio |
| Self-repair coefficient σ | 0.3–0.5 (self-healing surfaces) |
Health Monitoring
AI-powered diagnostics, biometric sensors, telemedicine link to specialists. Autonomous first-aid and pharmacy module.
| Health autonomy αH | 0.70 |
| Diagnostics | AI + vital signs + blood analysis |
| Pharmacy | 3D-printed medications (basic) |
| Emergency | Drone medevac to hospital |
Communications
Satellite internet (Starlink-class), mesh networking between clusters, local AI computing. Full informational sovereignty.
| Informational autonomy αI | 1.00 |
| Bandwidth | 100+ Mbps satellite |
| Mesh network | Cluster-level redundancy |
| Local compute | Edge AI for autonomy |
Physical Specifications
Modular prefabricated construction. Transportable by standard truck. Deployable in 48–72 hours on any flat terrain. No foundation required — adjustable levelling feet. Designed for 50+ year lifespan with self-repairing surfaces.
| Single occupant | ≥ 30 m² floor area |
| Couple / small family | 40–60 m² |
| Family with children | ≥ 80 m² |
| Construction | Prefab modules, bolt assembly |
| Transport | 1–2 standard truck loads |
| Deployment time | 48–72 hours |
| External infrastructure required | None (road access recommended) |
| External dependency δ | 0.05–0.15 (vs. 0.95 urban apt) |
| Composite autonomy score A | 0.75–0.90 |
| Bulk manufacturing cost | $10K–$15K per unit |
| Retail (single unit) | $50K–$120K |