Concept Design Inspired by Nature for Natural Sustainability.
Feadship will unveil their next breathtaking Concept Design during the 2023 Monaco Yacht Show. This idea exemplifies how a smart exterior design may drastically—and unobtrusively—lessen a superyacht's energy requirements while also passively capturing wind and solar energy.
Studio De Voogt's curving lines are reminiscent of the concept's namesake—the dunes—while the mysterious forms of the mast and stern further heighten this impression. However, the invisible aspects of this idea are what truly put it on the cutting edge of sustainability.
Since 2006, Feadship has been using concept design presentations as a means of driving research and design debate by delving into the expected expectations of the future generation of Feadship owners. These expectations are based on customer feedback, extensive brainstorming sessions, and in-depth study into technological advancements.
The Feadship Dunes, the company's eleventh concept design, is a significant step towards the company's ultimate objective of Net-Zero superyachts. Large overhangs that shade windows and reduce cooling needs, next-generation storage batteries, doing away with teak decks, taking a new approach to fuel cell technology, and even a radical propulsor are just some of the elements that can be "stacked" to create a yacht that is estimated to eliminate up to 95% of negative environmental impact factors, as ranked on the YETI index, in comparison to a yacht designed to minimum mandatory environmental regulations.
The natural forms carved by snow, water, and sand served as an inspiration for Studio De Voogt. The ever-evolving nature of sand dunes inspired the designers to think differently about line, flow, and flexibility. In the same way that dunes provide a safe haven for a wide variety of creatures, Dunes provide the setting for the onboard lifestyle that modern owners seek, complete with versatile, multi-use rooms, boundless views, and a blend of open-plan and cosy personal quarters.
Six guest cabins are located close to high-traffic public areas like the pool deck, dining room, and spa because there is no central engine room. The owner has a private deck, and visitors have a stunning destination on the Pavilion deck, all without a bridge blocking their view of the superstructure (you may recall the concealed command centre on Pure).
The walk-around decks provide convenient access to all parts of the boat, including the main salon, the two smaller pools, and the recessed bow seating that come as pleasant surprises. Teak is replaced with millions of small glass or stone chips that are sealed in a translucent aliphatic polyurethane resin for a gleaming finish on the topsides. The architects imagine islands of outdoor seating covered in gorgeous, golden, sustainably sourced maple wood.
Feadship Concept's ideas are really feasible to construct, unlike many futuristic illustrations. The owner and architect may start talking about plans tomorrow. In terms of building materials, Feadship is taking a giant step forward in terms of environmental friendliness by switching to a "low impact" steel hull and an aluminium/wood superstructure right from the start. Wood is a CO2-negative material; therefore, producing these metals requires 50–70 percent fewer CO2 emissions.
ABB's groundbreaking DynafinTM electric propulsion system for Dunes was introduced in May of this year. Solid oxide fuel cells using environmentally friendly methanol will provide electrical power on board.
Visitors lured to the Feadship exhibit at the Monaco Yacht Show will be able to speak with designers Thijs Orth and Tanno Weeda, as well as specialist Bram Jongepier, about the technologies and experience the new design. Details on Dunes, for those who can't make it to the exhibition, will be made available soon.
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