how can the implementation of recycled mussel shell tiles/bricks in the design and planning of public space and infrastructure help mitigate water stress in costal regions undergoing increased drought?
Many of these costal regions have an under utilized byproduct: mussel shells. The above diagram shows the existing waste lifecycle of mussel shells and a potential proposed lifecycle.
This project explores whether this waste material’s lifecycle can be prolonged and turned into a construction material that can transform our public spaces and infrastructure into visible, engaging, and sustainable urban water management solutions. Providing costal regions a dual solution — that of reducing waste and enhancing water management.
