BRIEF:
The task is to design a recycling facility with a public space. The recycling centre (Anaerobic Digestion facility) will be located in the heart of Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK and will specialise in recycling food waste (organic waste). The recycled product (Renewable Energy) will be reintroduced into the public venue and will interact with the local community through redistributing, educational, and cultural amenities, and change the way people think about food waste.
ENTRANCE- The public will be able to see the vibrant yellow painted
pre-existing columns and the energy plant activities upon entering the building. The purpose of painting the existing columns yellow is to give a sense of enthusiasm while also making the location memorable because of it’s colour.
Site Analysis
Waste to Energy
Converting Newcastle city centre’s organic waste into Renewable Energy and valuable feedstock for sustainable cropping.
Anaerobic digestion is the process by which food is recycled. It employs micro-organisms to decompose food waste in the absence of oxygen, within an enclosed system. As it decomposes, it emits methane, which is collected, converted into biogas, and used to generate electricity. It also produces nutrient-rich digestate, which can be used as a fertiliser in agriculture and for land regeneration. The diagram shows how the food waste is converted to Renewable energy and rich nutrient-rich digestate.
Concepts
Programme and Final Drawings
More information On management, technology, process
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