5 key facts about this project
The design responds to the urgent issues of climate change, particularly for coastal cities like Singapore that are experiencing rising sea levels. The focus is on creating sustainable micro homes that incorporate advanced technologies to tackle energy challenges related to flooding. The approach emphasizes harmony between urban living and ecological principles, aiming for self-sufficiency while enhancing quality of life.
Micro Algae Bioreactor System
At the center of the design is the Micro Algae Bioreactor System. This system employs a complex circulatory mechanism to sustain the algae, allowing it to thrive. By facilitating the movement of water, phosphorus, and nitrogen, the system creates an environment conducive to growth. Carbon dioxide from external sources is captured and transferred into the water mixed with various strains of algae. This process enables effective photosynthesis, producing oxygen and increasing biomass, which benefits the surrounding atmosphere.
Sustainability and Energy Efficiency
A key feature is the Bio Intelligent Quotient (BIQ). It can fulfill about one-third of its water-heating needs using biomass fuel and heat generated within the bioreactor panels. The biomass is regularly filtered out as a soft pulp, which is then processed into biofuel. This design establishes a closed-loop system that improves energy efficiency and emphasizes waste reduction, reflecting a commitment to sustainable living.
Integrated Living Solutions
The design includes an indoor farming unit, allowing residents to grow food within their homes. This aspect fosters self-sufficiency, connecting people directly with their food sources. Additional functional elements, such as portable water filters, grey water treatment tanks, and battery generators, help maintain comfortable living conditions while ensuring environmentally responsible practices.
Aluminum roof panels are used for their structural strength and energy efficiency. This careful choice of material supports the overall system while ensuring the micro homes are resilient against the challenges posed by climate change. The design emphasizes practicality and sustainability, promoting innovative solutions to the pressing environmental issues faced today.