‘PREFABRICATION THROUGH THE CLOSED-LOOP PRODUCTION OF GRASS, CHARCRETE, AND BIOPLASTIC, FED THROUGH A SYSTEM OF ORGANIC WASTE’
abstract
Our project explores the integration of organic waste recycling into architectural systems, creating a co-living habitat that embraces circular design principles. Situated in Barcelona’s Poblenou @22 district, the initiative addresses the city’s densification and the lack of a comprehensive recycling process for organic waste. Our proposed facility transforms organic waste into construction materials such as biochar, produced through pyrolysis, and nutrient-rich compost from the collected organic waste.
Dome-stic introduces a time-sensitive architectural framework, leveraging fast-growing bamboo as a renewable structural material. Bamboo serves as a dual-purpose resource: first as a construction material for co-living spaces, and later as a source of high-quality biochar once it begins to decay. The metabolic system incorporates waste collection, processing, and material fabrication, fostering a closed-loop ecosystem.
By reimagining organic waste as a valuable resource, the project challenges traditional notions of material scarcity and urban waste management. It positions architecture as an active agent in addressing environmental challenges, transforming waste into a catalyst for innovation in sustainable living.
CONTEXT
SITE LOCATION
MATERIAL PROPERTIES
METABOLIC DIAGRAM
SANKEY DIAGRAM
PROGRAMME
CONSTRUCTION LOGIC
MODULE DESIGN
MODULE VARIATION
PROCESSING SYSTEM
COLIVING UNIT
TIMELINE OF CONSTRUCTION
HYPERDRAWING
RENDERS
