Boat Biologs
Bioremediating Floating Raft Gardens for Riya Kuvavala
Collaborating with the London boat community, these bioremediating floating gardens were designed to be built and installed by boat residents using accessible and locally sourced materials to fight canal water pollution. By incentivizing boaters with the promise of a private floating garden, this community-based call to action automatically strategizes and targets the source of water pollution and converts it into the solution. This collectively improves the quality of this shared water ecosystem whilst promoting the growth of native plants, insects and birds.
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Unique Properties
Bioremediating floating gardens designed to be installed on boats created in collaboration with the London boat community addressing the rising water pollution of the canals in the United Kingdom. Boat BioLogs are tools converting boats, a rising source of canal water pollution, into the solution to the problem. Incentivising boaters with the luxury of a private garden motivates them to install it and inspires dialogue in celebration of nature's self-healing properties.
Tags
sustainable design, community-based design impact, nature driven design, green design, water pollution, clean water, DIY, community-based, community-driven, nature-centric, user centric, biophilic
Production Technology
D I Y strategy makes the gardens adaptable and affordable, so it aligns with the boater’s self-sufficient lifestyle. These urban gardens use biodegradable, long-lasting, rust and corrosion resistant materials that do not react to sunlight (or if they do, are well-insulated). Parts can be locally sourced: Coconut Coir H D P E semi-flexible pipe Marine Grade Stainless Steel H D P E mesh Locally sourced soil Native plants The biofilm growing on the roots breaks down some pollutants and the plant absorbs the rest.
Design Challenge
Hyperaccumulating plants, although native, may become invasive.By consulting with bioremediation experts, secondary research,many iterations I identified safe planting method: plant between 2 pipes (that help with flotation) ensuring growth within the space. Sourcing parts from local hardware stores/ nurseries, an accessible/ affordable building method (user’s perspective) was implemented. Space being a huge constraint for boat residents, I utilised dead space to design the garden like a fender.
Project Duration
This is my master's final year project that started in December 2020 and ended in June 2021 in London, mainly focused in Camden (Local boat community), and was exhibited in M A Material Futures 2021 Exhibition, Kings Cross, London (June 2021) and published in the M A M F 2021 Catalogue. It was also shortlisted in the Global Graduate Showcase by Gucci in the Sustainable Design Category
Operation Flow
The user scans a Q R code seen on an already installed garden which downloads the app. The app details instructions on why it is important, a ‘how to make’ video, materials needed, plants to use, care instructions and so on. The user buys materials from local hardware stores/ nurseries and builds the garden. Along with the plants, they also install the Q R code. This way, the community spreads awareness about the product to collectively improve the quality of canal water pollution.
Research
Bioremediation experts:understand phytoremediation methods, practical implementation/scalability: Dr Gideon Corby Hector Andrade Andrew Gregson Collaborating with boat residents:learn about lifestyle, views/input on project, identify constraints/opportunities: Romany and Drake Smith David Dyer Bioremediation company websites for structural and material inspiration Research papers/books,e.g., Earth Repair by Leila Darwish:understand hyperaccumulation U X design expert for app: Shreetej Purandare Prototyping
Inspiration
Plants, considered as biopollutants, adapt to the Anthropocene age and fight pollution. They break down/ absorb pollutants in our shared ecosystems, create a fast-growing biomass and be utilised for compost, research and fields like phytomining, i.e., fighting pollution with biopollution. I was also inspired by my audience - their tightly-knit community and their nomadic and self-sufficient lifestyle.
Image Credits
Image #1: Creator/ Photographer/ Designer (M.Henaff) Image #2: Creator/ Photographer/ Designer (M.Henaff) Image #3: Creator/ Multidisciplinary designer (Riya Kuvavala) Image #4: Creator/ Multidisciplinary designer (Riya Kuvavala) Image #5: Creator/ Photographer/ Designer (M.Henaff)
Project Overview
Boat Biologs Bioremediating Floating Raft Gardens has been a Silver winner in the Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design award category in the year 2022 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Silver Recognition
Riya Kuvavala was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2023, a testament to excellence of their work Boat Biologs Bioremediating Floating Raft Gardens.
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