Mekong Delta "Floating Flatpack", 5th. semester project

PRODUCTION OF THE CONCEPT
RIVER OF PLASTIC
The Mekong is one of the most polluted rivers in the world, transporting an estimated 40 thousand tonnes
of plastic into the world’s oceans each year. By 2050, the regional population will grow by >110 million people,
increasing waste in the coral triangle, the most biodiverse marine area on our planet, situated near the
Mekong’s mouth.
Hence, it's imperative to repurpose the plastic waste accumulated in the river for flatbed production.
Production:
Flatbeds are designed to optimize local construction projects, guided by the 80/20 principle. The system is
based on simple flat pack modules made from recycled reinforced polymer. These are extremely strong and
resilient and can be easily transported and assembled on location.
The recycled reinforced polymer will be sourced from the substantial plastic volumes harvested in the Mekong
Delta River. Factories will receive the river plastic for testing and sorting to discern its suitability for use.
Following the testing and sorting phase, the flatbeds will be manufactured in three key components:
The top
The cage
The middle
These segments will be provided to local communities, empowering them to self-assemble the cage, affix the
top, and then integrate the middle, which sitting inside the cage.
Once the elements are combined, the locals of the Mekong region can collect their preferred amount of
flatbed and place them in the river to create structures of their choice.