KARAMA NEXUS

Andrea

Akhil

Sveta

Mathu

Senita

CHALLENGES

The current neighborhood generates a lot of Carbon and wastes, as well as uses tonnes of energy per year. Almost 30% more people own cars in the UAE compared to 5 years ao and this has significantly contributed to the carbon emissions. In this project we look at alternative mode of transport and promoting more healthier and green lifestyles for the residents.

PLOT 2: 18 parking spots

PLOT 4: 128 parking spots

PLOT 1: 37 parking spots

PLOT 3: 57 parking spots

KARAMA TOMORROW

This node has been identified as a predominant area of importance - garnering curiosity of a visitor exiting the metro station as he walks towards the elevated park

The new ‘heart of Karama’ - an elevated park situated at the hub of the residential community elevates the lifestyle and living conditions of users, while also serving as an invigorating landmark possibility for Nexus Karama

This project aims to tackle the issues of :

Dry waste recycling centre placed in the hub of retail stores

Pedestrian connectivity

Carbon emissions

Excessive waste

CONNECTIVITY

THE WIDENING OF THE PEDESTRIAN STREETS

The pedestrian streets are intricately designed to widen the streets for the pedestrian to walk more freely with various seating spaces and the vegetation has been installed as per the shadow analysis of the site to maximize the shade for the seating.

The BUILDING ENTRANCES

The building access has also been respected while widening the pedestrian streets to respect the vehicular access of the building.

Cycle tracks have been designed within existing alleyways , acting as a fast past lane and keeping the track shaded from the sun. Cycling has been proposed a green method of transportation to combat and reduce the current carbon emissions.

CARBON SINK

Elevated Park

Playground and Seating for parents

Viewing Deck looking towards Dubai Frame

Communal Edible Farm Lightwells

Open Air Theatre on blind walls

Walking track

Cycle track

Being situated closer to the older Sheikh Hamdan Colony, that do not have basement parkings, we have proposed a two-levelled basement parking for the residents. Considering existing carbon studies, in order to negate the increased CO2 emitted while parking a vehicle, the elevated park functions as a sink that drains the carbon out with the aid of ALGAE SYSTEMS AND TREES.

Being lined with algae, these lightwells serve as excellent receptors that wipe out atmospheric carbon levels

Lightwells seep into the second basement and allow for a landscape and lighting possibility for the basement.

Earth excavated from the two levels of basement beneath is repurposed for the growth of vegetation on the elevated park, hence ensuring complete usage of the soil

CARBON SINK

Algae, Rooftop and Balcony Gardens, Green Cover

EDIBLE ROOFTOP GARDENS

- helps reduce overall building temperature

- increasing green cover to reduce carbon levels

- makes use of the empty space on the roof

GREEN COVER

- planting trees along the streets

- purifying the atmosphere

- Trees that require medium-low types of irrigation - works well with the regions harsh climate

-flame tree, acacia tree, rose trumpet tree

PLANTS HARVESTED - teaching the community self-sufficiency, opportunities to produce their own harvest - income for the community

- herbs: basil, mint, parsley

- curry leaves, lady’s finger

- flowering plants: bougainvillea, moss rose

ALGAE

Being photosynthetic, algae intakes atmospheric carbon thereby improving air quality index

Its bioluminescence causes it to glow in the night and has hence been used to define the cycle tracks.

It is also capable of generating energy which could later be used to power street lights.

CIRCULAR CONSERVATION

Upscaling the waste cycle

Compost waste

30% of organic waste can be composted. It helps reduces methane emissions from landfills and lowers the carbon footprint. Composting of waste could be done in the residents households or on the roof top gardens, enriching the soil. Composting helps crops grow which in turn can be sold to generate revenue.

80%

10%

Landfill waste

Segregation of waste could help reduce the current 80% of waste from being dumped in landfill site from by diverting the waste for other uses like composting and recycling, Helping reducing the carbon emission in the long term.

62%

Plastic waste can recycled to create containers restaurants in the area can use for food deliveries

25%

Dry waste recycling center

60% of Dry waste recycled

A recycling center has been proposed to help scale up reusing and recycling in the neighborhood. The center would help promote innovation as viable products can be prototyped, supporting a more sustainable way of business

Paper waste can recycled and process to create bags shops and restaurants can use

CIRCULAR CONSERVATION

Waste management

Waste segregation in home Reduce one use plastics

Segregation of waste in homes will allow the residents to be more sensitive about how their waste is managed. This idea will reduce the cost ,as well as time taken to sort the waste. Designed waste segregation bins would be easily accessible and improve the existing infrastructure. Stores and restaurants can stop the use of plastic bags and rather promote paper and cloth bags that can be sourced from the recycling center.

Water resources

300L of water per apartment

PIONEERING THE FUTURE OF KARAMA

GREEN ALGAE

The area spread of the green algae installtion is around 679 sqm around seatings and lights up the cycle track thus helping to wipe out the carbon levels efficiently in the hub of Karama.

RECYCLED CENTER BICYCLE TRACK ROOFTOP GARDENING ELEVATED PARK

The net area of the park covers 5143sqm ensuring a well balenced carbon sync acting as the new heart of the city.a

The net area covers around 53363 sqm of rooftop gardening providing a well balanced carbon sync

The cycle track covers of a distance of 1.42km ensuring a better routes for the residents

The recycled center covers an area of 522sqm which recycles the waste and provide efficient garbage disposal to Karama.