Scale model showcasing the integration of traditional Bruneian craft and sustainable materials in the design of a hydrogen airship gondola (2026).
What if the future of travel is about slowing down?
The Ambuyat Protocol: Reimagining Flight in 2026: A speculative design project exploring localized, hydrogen airship travel powered by sago palm bio-fuel in 2026 Brunei.
Rahman_4947, Brunei
Rahman_4947, Brunei
Description
The future of flight isn't always about soaring higher. In 2026, the Ambuyat Protocol, born in Brunei, embraced localized, low-altitude air travel using hydrogen airships fueled by a novel bio-integrated fuel sourced from sago palm. This speculative project satirizes the global obsession with speed, suggesting a return to slower, more sustainable travel informed by traditional resource management.
Context
Brunei in 2026 embodies a harmonious blend of tradition and technology. Following a global shift towards localized economies, Brunei, prioritizing ecological balance, adopted the Ambuyat Protocol. Hydrogen airships drift across the lush rainforest canopy, reflecting the nation's commitment to slow, sustainable travel. This world values community and local resources, fostering resilience in the face of global resource constraints. The sago palm, historically a food staple, finds new life as a clean energy source, seamlessly integrated into daily life.
Provocation
The Ambuyat Protocol prompts reflection on our current unsustainable reliance on globalized transport systems. Consider the environmental and social costs of our current trajectory. Does our future necessitate ever-increasing speed, or could embracing slower, localized solutions offer a more sustainable and equitable path forward?
Rahman_4947's process
Inspired by environmental activism and Bruneian traditions emphasizing balance with nature, Rahman employs a meticulous, desk-based approach. Commencing with rigorous research into sago palm biochemistry and Bruneian economic models, Rahman developed a closed-loop system model for localized air travel. Traditional fermentation practices inform the bio-fuel production, while cultural values of harmony guide the design philosophy, challenging conventional assumptions about progress and resource use.
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Events leading to ‘The Ambuyat Protocol: Reimagining Flight in 2026’
2024: Research into sago palm-based bio-fuels gains momentum in Brunei.
2025: Successful test flights of small-scale hydrogen airships using bio-integrated fuel are conducted.
2026: The Ambuyat Protocol launches, promoting localized air travel with hydrogen airships and establishing a closed-loop sago palm bio-fuel system.
2027: The Ambuyat Protocol expands, integrating regional communities and driving economic diversification based on sustainable resource management.
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