Saving key west

Dramatic increases in storm activity have been escalating flooding in coastal regions for the past decade. Without proper preparation we may soon find ourselves in deep water.
The Catalog
Gathering viable architectural strategies into a catalog is the first step towards preparing our cities for flooding. The catalog acts as a resource for future construction and design. To demonstrate concepts within the catalog, strategies are tested at a case study location.
The Case Study
At the southmost tip of Florida sit a string of nearly 1,700 low-lying islands known as the Florida Keys. Key West sits at the southernmost tip of the Keys – directly in a common hurricane route. With storm activity becoming more unpredictably violent, the question remains unanswered:
Can we save Key West?

About the Author

Christine Sima is an award-winning designer, author, and photographer from Cleveland, Ohio. She has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in architecture from the University of Cincinnati. Her architectural designs have been awarded an AIA CRAN award, Lyceum Fellowship, and the Simpson Urban Futures Award.

Christine currently works as an architectural design professional in Tampa, Florida, while continuing to write in her spare time. She focuses primarily on architectural and historical non-fiction, with her debut book St Kilda, A Photographic Guide published November, 2022. Her second book Saving Key West, is set to be published June, 2023.