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Our task:
Self-sufficient water management system for the Rock Village Project.
Efficient agricultural techniques.
Next Steps...
Done:
Beaufort Castle
-Clear vision
-Functioning partnership between SGT and Al-Amal Institute
-Rock Village 2012 Group: Sustainable Energy System
-Rock Village 2013 Group: Sustainable Water Management System and agricultural techniques
In Progress/To do:
Currently...
-no plans for ANY sanitation systems in Arnoun
-Open pit latrine predominant system
-Potential for contamination
Next Year's SGT:
- move towards implementation phase
- access scientific and student research
- work closely with stakeholders before choosing technical focus
- establish sustainability plan for farmers' network
- create realistic timeline and preparations for residencies (building structure, access to resources, available work tasks, community involvement)
Why Waterless?
-Eliminates sewage production
-Closed System
-Proper treatment allows on-site conversion of waste to fertilizer
-water supply unreliable
Waterless Sanitation
Agriculture
The Rock Village, Lebanon
Variable Climate - dry and wet season
Could serve as model for surrounding communities
Another area of research for AUB
No immediate impact for RV - 2-3 years
ICARDA = International Center for Research in the Dry Areas
SWOT
-AGRICULTURAL KNOWLEDGE!!
-initial seed supply
-yield optimization
-available resource
- ultimately --> hands off assistance
Best for dry climates
<25% moisture --> optimal
Less sensitive to temp
Slower pathogen destruction
~30 C --> 1 year treatment
Current State
Best in moist climates
40-70% moisture
Addition of absorbents and active mixing
Optimal - separation of liquid waste
55-60 C - Temp to Kill Pathogens
Dehydrating
Hassan Machlab
Castro
Waterless Technology
Composting
-Wheat farming for 3 years
-No Irrigation
-No maintenance
-Decreasing Yields
-Organic Methods not economically viable
Potential........
Sustainable Farming
However........
-excited about RV potential as long term research area
-Supply Rock Village with agricultural engineer
-determine soil properties, soil history
-Necessary to implement seed multiplication system
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-Research Station
-Seed Multiplictation
-Organic Methods if coupled with Waterless system
-Improvement for network of farmers
-Long time to implement
-Economic viability for farmers
-resistance to new methods
AUB - American University of Beirut
Seed Multiplication
contaminates system
-exchange of seeds
-education of farmers
-storage, selection, treatment
-more maintenance in early years
-Architectural plans (incorporate research results into architectural plans)
-Partnership with AUB
***AUB's Center for Civic Engagement and Community Service (CCECS) demands:
-More scientific data to justify the project
-Clearer structure of partnerships
-Continuity(How far is Aalto ready to go?)
-A plan and working mechanism for funding to reach stable support or self-sustainability
www.rockyvillage.blogspot.com
Friends of the Rock Village
Nina Martin
Erik Friede
Desmond Ngochi
Santo Leung
Mari Jaakonaho
Nassib Solh
Putting the pieces together for Implementation
Rock Village
Nabatieh
Beirut Pigeon Rocks
Maria El-Solh
water
energy
Field Trip
Aino El-Solh
Beirut
Rock Village
Al-Amal Institute
Shqif Municipality
ICARDA
Mar Chaaya monastery farm
The Project
Al-Amal
Aalto/SGT
AUB/CCECS
ICARDA, etc
agriculture
Broumanna Residents
Current State
Lebanon in general:
- Water currently supplied by wells accessing underground aquifers
- Relies on electric pumps - but power outages occur daily
Rock Village:
- Mayor of Arnoun has confirmed new wells for Arnoun region have been constructed
- There will be sufficient supply to Rock Village and can provide infrastructure.
Pumps!
Major risk to run off water harvesting is due to animal excrement and agricultural pesticides
Even though water supply is guaranteed, we recommend establishing internal system for water independence
Rainwater Harvesting
Will require filtration and/or disinfection system if used for potable use.
Mayor of Arnoun, Fawaz Katbay
Some landscaping work may be needed
underground
Surface catchment water... not so great in Beirut
In preliminary stages of the project a run-off system is proposed
agriculture
A roof catchment system can be implemented when construction begins for the residents
Water Sources
Strengths
- Guarantees sustainability of Rock Village project.
- Positive precedent for neighboring villages and similar projects
Weaknesses
- Inconsistent pipe water supply
- Poor quality of piped water
- Bureaucracy within and between water institutions
- Poor information about alternative water sources
- Lack of accurate rainfall data
- Definite architectural plans needed to plan system for rooftop catchment systems
SWOT
Threats
- Insufficient funding for harvesting system (lower priority at the moment)
- Global warming altering storage needs
Opportunities
- Education in the concept of water conservation
- Implementing new water conservation techniques
- Research partners such as AUB
architecture
& landscaping
Location: Arnoun, Southern Lebanon
Project: 4200sqm of land Construction of centre for the disabled (farm, residential quarters, network of farmers)
The Partner: Al-Amal
-Current premise in Broumana
-25 disabled occupants
-8% of funding from parents
-23% of funding from the government
-Self-reliable training (Winter sweater programme, wheat repackaging, household activities).
Kiitoksia!
Hummus!
About the Food
Ingredients:
Tahini (sesame paste)
Chickpeas
Lemon Juice
Garlic
Olive Oil
Project Development
SGT course 2012
Focus:
Renewable Energy Sources
Loubia B'Zeit
Grain donation and distribution programme
Sweater production and low-cost sales
Simple production and involvement of residents
Over 60 stable local partnerships