Nicole Moyo's Concept Promotes Self-Sufficiency
Kalina N — May 6, 2019 — Social Good
At the 2019 Design Indaba, South African urban architect Nicole Moyo presents a concept that utilizes a waste-to-energy infrastructure to support independent growth and prosperity in slum communities. The project, dubbed 'Ukubutha,' manifests itself through an accumulation of domes. Each is equipped with toilets and anaerobic digesters that can collect methane. Biogas from human waste is collected within these structures and it is later converted into energy, as well as fertilizer for the benefit of the local community.
The waste-to-energy infrastructure is an ambitious concept that seeks to aid low-income settlements while paying attention to the state of the environment. The domes are meant to be easily maintained by the local community and will definitely allow for the people to be self-sufficient.
The waste-to-energy infrastructure is an ambitious concept that seeks to aid low-income settlements while paying attention to the state of the environment. The domes are meant to be easily maintained by the local community and will definitely allow for the people to be self-sufficient.
Trend Themes
1. Waste-to-energy Infrastructure - Opportunity to develop innovative solutions that convert waste into energy and benefit local communities.
2. Self-sufficiency in Slum Communities - Opportunity to create projects that empower slum communities to become independent and prosperous.
3. Community-centric Design - Opportunity to design infrastructures that are easily maintained by the local community and enhance their quality of life.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - Opportunity for renewable energy companies to explore waste-to-energy solutions and contribute to sustainable development.
2. Urban Planning - Opportunity for urban planners to develop community-centric designs that address the needs of low-income settlements.
3. Waste Management - Opportunity for waste management companies to implement innovative waste-to-energy technologies and improve environmental sustainability.
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