Conceptual Design of a Modular Floating Multi-Purpose Island

The design of a modular floating multi-purpose island inherently involves interaction within group with large range backgrounds such as engineering, architecture, sociology, climate modeling, and more. A heuristic approach was adopted for future developers to make first conceptual design. Four major considerations were distinguished discretize the space: module size, shape, principle, connection mooring. For each consideration set evaluation criteria defined. This article describes procedure that applied offshore energy, accommodation, aquafarming, transport logistics. Two reference installation scenarios different respective focus functionality, located in North Sea Mediterranean Sea, created basis step consisted participatory process involving stakeholders experts rate options category based on regard scenario. As result, all configurations could be associated an overall rating. In second step, most favorable designs identified during investigated numerically assess force distribution throughout when exposed wave current loads. numerical results indicate contrary initial estimates Phase 1, forces consisting quadrangular modules do not significantly exceed those experienced by triangular base shapes. can shown provide higher Ground-Space-Index, this gives them distinct advantage. result application, barge-like, square structure size 45 m chosen module.