architecture, oil spill defense

BIOSLAVE BOOM

2011

STRATEGY II: MARINE OIL SPILL CLEANUP

The BIOSLAVE BOOM is designed to absorb oil from marine environments when dragged through marine oil spills.

 

BOOM PLAN

 

BOOM SECTION

 

Micro ArmadasMICRO-ARMADAS EMERGE FROM STORAGE

Bioslave Micro-Armadas are stored up the inlet, ready to deploy in response to a spill.

Map Micro-ArmadaMICRO-ARMADAS SWARM AN OIL SPILL

 

BIOSLAVE BOOMS, HUNG DURING THE MYCROREMEDIAL PROCESS

Oyster mushrooms are grown on the oil-soaked booms, breaking down the hydrocarbons in the oil and detoxifying the environment through natural processes.