Undergraduate Design Portfolio

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Local Sources of Compost:

Site: Buffalo, NY

Turning Garbage into Ground

Sustainable Water Use

Shredded Paper from Offices

Coffee Grounds from Coffee Shop

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evaporation 619'

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rooftop rain water collection and storage

613'

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Ellic ott

Washi ng

Sustainable Water Use

611'

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Sustainable Materials and Construction

Broadway

Fallen Leaves from Park

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concrete slabs made from recycled aggregate

gardens waterd by rainwater collection and naturally filtered greywater heavy northern insulation from recycled material

Garden Trimmings from Library

Local Sources of Compost: Turning Garbage into Ground Site: Buffalo, NY

outdoor second floor terraces in 1 and 3 bedroom apartments units

water jet system to periodically cleanse waste shutes

outdoor gardening allows for natural fertilization and pest control

Waste Reduction less energy used to transport waste to landfill

compost ventilation

73 Section through terraces


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