Comploo! Get off the grid a wee bit more..., page 1

Tentatively named “Comploo,” Bakoko’s small structure is composed of a series of large, specially shaped compost hoppers arranged in a ring to form an enclosure. To feed the composter, garden waste, food scraps or other compost materials can be dropped in through a door at the top of each bin.

A system of sealed ducts runs through each of the bins, and as the air circulates within the walls, the decaying compost warms it. This heated air is in turn emitted through a central vent that releases into the structure’s interior. Occupants can comfortably sit along a circular bench surrounding the heat source, and enjoy the ambient natural light permeating through the transparent dome roof above.

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I encourage everyone to take a look at this.

Not just good ideas here for disaster planning/heating but something you could use right off the bat to get yourself even more off the grid.

I can't wait to try this myself!

peace

(I wonder if it's stinky?)

[edit on 17-3-2010 by silo13]

reply to post by KrypticCriminal

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I think it would be great for the homeles. They could collect materials through the day and use it to keep warm through the night.

I think your genius is just that - GENIUS!

Wouldn't it be a fine thing if there was some form of government housing, like this, for the indigent and they could spend their time *composting* I mean they wouldn't have to - just their own refuse (after a certain build up) would work (maybe)?

Out of curiosity I've started to keep a bucket by my stove - I dump in all the things I can't eat, but, are compo-stable.

It is AMAZING how quickly it adds up - I mean just AMAZING...

So, who knows, I think you're on to something and if not for the every day at home person but also for those without.

Forget the tent cities, start these - and move them around as needed?

I hope it isn't just pie in the sky thinking.

peace

reply to post by silo13

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Ive never been called a genius before lol. Im quite embarrased now thanks.

If all you really need is rotting vegetation stuff like that then if you get them going in autumn when all the leaves are coming off trees etc. By the time winter comes it should be more than prepared. Just put them in leafy areas. That way you also keep these spaces clean of foliage aswell as gain some great fertilizer for spring which could improve the space and you could even sell it to aid those homeless people.

All sounds like a win win situation to me. You could even start small agriculture based communitys. The world needs food as the populace grows ever larger.

[edit on 17-3-2010 by KrypticCriminal]

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