Japanese architects from the design firm Bakoko, have developed a dome-like structure called the Comploo. It could be the perfect sustainable compliment to Japanese Tea Gardens when temperatures fall during the winter months. The Comploo is heated by an exceptional composting system that is built into the walls. The organic waste produces heat, which is then captured by the dome like structure. The space could reach a high of almost 120 degrees Fahrenheit, simultaneously producing organic compost for the garden.
The secret to the design is the special decomposing compartments that line the walls. The heat is generated by the food or garden waste that is put inside through the microbial process, which is then circulated throughout the room. The glass ceiling acts like a greenhouse capturing the heat from the sun too.
As you can see it is a cyclical process, once the heat has been captured from the breaking down of the material, what's left is just as useful. A constant supply of organic compost flows out from a door at the bottom of each bin. It is used to fertilize new vegetation, that can be then used for fuel during the next cold spell. It is said that a few kinks still need to be smoothed out before the Comploo can be a viable alternate for outdoor garden structures. The stench in particular is one big issue. Nonetheless, it is on the brink of something pretty extraordinary.
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