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.