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URBAN WATERFOW MANAGEMENT

Existing
Aquifers springs

Proposed
Rain
Aquifers springs Rain

River

roof roads pavement

River

roof roads pavement

STORMWATER in CHRISTCHURCH
Current situation: Christchurch has a significant annual rainfall. In this rainfall, the Avon River is relied on as the main component of the citys storm water drainage system. The urbanisation of the CBD has resulted in high percentage of impermeable surfaces so the amount of run-off water continues to increase and put even greater pressure on the natural waterways. resulting issue: The citys storm water contains pollution from the idustrialisation of the city, which causes damage to the health and quality of the natural water ways. The high discharge of the storm water drainage into the river results in high river flows and the increased likelihood of floods.

SITE LOCATION

bathrooms services irrigation cleaning waste water pipes pump station treatment plant ow to estuary

on site drain storm water pipes drain outlet bathrooms services irrigation cleaning waste water pipes pump station treatment plant

on site drain storm water pipes

cistern

ow to estuary

lter

turbine ow to ocean
ow to ocean

solar panels

greywater system

wetland treatment

electricity

INTERVENTION
winter lighting

wetlands

watering system

temperature regulation

green house

resulting factors
consequences

all water end up in water ways pollution, ooding of water ways

reduced waste water


preservation of resources

restored green space


Recreation and leasure

crop production
community and commercial beni ts

-The existing storm water drainage will be redirected away from the Avon River and instead to a single point. -The water passes through a filter chamber holding back any solid mass. -The liquid passes through a hydro turbine at high pressure which generates electricity to power functions of the Green house including artificial lighting and heating during winter. -The water then moves through to a constructed wetland filtration canal which naturally cleans the water of all toxins. -Once the treatment process is complete it enters a storage cistern -The water is then used for several functions: Watering of the garden and of crops Temperature regulation- through sub ground cooling in summer, and turbine heating of water and turbine powered HVAC in winter. -Excess water is discharged into the reclaimed wetlands In the summer months where rainfall is less, the nearby Avon River water will be used for the watering of the greenhouse after passing through the same filtration and wetland treatment. The water will bypass the turbine during the warm seasons as there will be less demand on powernatural cooling and ventilation and no artificial lighting needed. Any power requirements will be supplied by solar electricity gained through PV panels during this time.

SYSTEM ow diagram

SOLAR PANELS

BENIFITS The Green House will provide an all year supply of local produce for the CBD and reinforce the citys identity as a garden city.The new wetland and park supplies a new space for

STORM WATER INLET GREEN HOUSE FILTER BACKFLOW CISTERN TURBINE FILTRATION TREATMENT COOLING GENERATOR STORAGE WETLANDS

leisure and recreational purposes for the Commnity

ELEMENTS
River

RESERVOIR

Turbine Turbine

Stormwater Drainage

Storage

WATER

SUN

WINTER SUN

SUMMER SUN

FORM

Site

Avon River Flow Rate

Site Direction and magnitude of the Avon Rivers flow rate in relation to

Avon River Flow Rate

SITE CONTEXT

INTERIOR SPACE

Site and Exterior

Green House Atrium

Services, Maintainance and commercial

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STRUCTURE

form

Primary Stucture

Secondary Structure

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