Self-sustaining BioEnergy Domes Produce Organic Veggies, Fish and Energy!

Posted By Lori Zimmer On July 17, 2011 @ 11:50 pm In Architecture,Botanical,carousel showcase,Features,gallery,Renewable Energy | 6 Comments

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Pacific Domes ^[6] has developed an innovative line of self-sufficient BioEnergy Domes ^[7] that are capable of providing shelter, producing food, treating wastewater, and producing energy. Inside each dome ^[8] algae and duckweed act as energy sources and ponds are plentiful with healthy fish, creating the perfect environment for growing fresh vegetables, any time of year.

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Pacific Domes has already installed a BioEnergy Dome that helps feed and supply energy to the residents of the Navajo Indian Reservation in Naatani, Arizona. The interior hosts a fresh pond, which provides water to a multitude of plant trays stacked throughout the dome. Each day, the dome farm ^[10] produces around 11 lbs of fresh, organic, chemical-free produce.

The pond is thick with duckweed and algae ^[11], which feeds the fish within. Since algae have incredible filtering properties, the entire system is self-cleaning, and therefore chemical-free. The fish produced are clean, organic, and plentiful – the dome produces around 100-150 pounds of fish each year. The algae in the pond can alternatively be used to treat greywater ^[12] instead of for farming, removing contaminants from laundry, dishwashing and other household processes.

Aside from producing vegetables, the domes produce plants that are converted into energy ^[13] using a methane digester. The methane is then converted into kilowatt energy, which can be used to power a generator. Duckweed and algae also harness solar energy, converting it to biofuel ^[14]. The dome can create enough bio-fuel to power one home each day.

Because the domes are so aerodynamic, wind harvesting is easy as well – the domes are a true powerhouse of sustainable design. The domes can also be used for events, overnight retreats, or meetings – and can be constructed virtually anywhere.

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[6] Pacific Domes: http://bioenergydome.wordpress.com/2011/03/23/pacific-domes-bioenergy-dome/

[7] Domes: http://inhabitat.com/the-great-glass-house-swells-from-the-ground-like-a-giant-blue-egg/

[8] dome: http://inhabitat.com/eden-project-giant-bubble-biomes-are-worlds-largest-greenhouse/

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[10] farm: http://inhabitat.com/ford-incorporates-soy-foam-seats-into-explorer-encouraging-bio-foam-usage/

[11] duckweed and algae: http://inhabitat.com/green-power-island-could-power-copenhagen-sustainably/

[12] treat greywater: http://inhabitat.com/green-algae-could-help-clean-up-radioactive-nuclear-waste/

[13] energy: http://inhabitat.com/first-trans-ocean-biofuel-powered-flight-to-take-off-tonight/

[14] biofuel: http://inhabitat.com/algae-powered-federal-building-retrofit-wins-next-generation-design-competition/

[15] + Pacific Domes: http://www.pacificdomes.com/bioenergy_domes.html

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