A APPLICATION UK SPACE DESIGN COMPETITION OLIVER BALDOCK. JANUARY 2012.
OVERVIEW
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POWER SUPPLY
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REDUCING ENERGY & WATER CONSUMPTION
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Waterless washing machines- Sanyo’s Aqua uses Ozone to break down bacteria and dirt
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Waterless dishwashers- Rockpool uses liquefied CO2 to emulsify and remove greases and waste food material
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Recycling of used/dirty water
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Water-efficient aerated tap/shower heads
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Energy-saving light bulbs (3W LED Spotlighting)
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Heat and motion sensors in tandem to turn off appliances when not in use
Bathroom
Kitchen
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OXYGEN, WATER & THERMOREGULATION
Below: System for maintaining breathability of atmosphere (extracting CO2 and providing O2) and also for obtaining energy from hydro-electrolysis
Above: The thermoregulation system for keeping the building warm. Water pumped from the tanks on the upper floor and heated by electric immersion heaters, created convection currents within rooms. Double-skinned spiral staircase column used to move warm air between floors
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UTILITIES, PANIC ROOM & FO
Panic Room
• Small sealed room in one corner of the building allocated solely for use in emergencies • Emergency supplies of food, water, oxygen tanks and plants to stabilise atmosphere and potentially provide food • Independent batteries that can provide energy (mainly to power the distress beacon) as a back-up for when the power from the rest of building goes down
OOD FROM PLANTS
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