As a part of the curriculum, Euan Craine set on a task to create a conservation facility for the restoration of boat wrecks. Based on the harbor of Eyemouth on the east coast of Scotland, it was challenging to establish renewable technology due to the nature of the site. As he discovered the fact that sugar can be used instead of petrol based polyethylene glycol to stabilize wood as it is dehydrates, he assigned part of the site for cultivation of sugar beet. Also the passive systems on the site with limited solar radiation meant that photo-voltaic panels were eliminated due to the poor yield. And hence the best option was to introduce wind turbines benefiting from the coastal wind dynamics of onshore and offshore breezes. So Darrieus-Savonius wind turbine was mounted on the roof structure providing minimal visual impact as well as a high returns.
The proposal’s primary space was situated within an existing mound of earth with a large retaining wall to realize a more balanced temperature throughout the year.
A water retaining system using run-off water at roof level and gravity aided water circulation was also intended.
The displaced earth from the retaining wall could be used to landscape the surrounding area to minimize the impact of the entire development when viewed from the town, as well as concealing vents for earth pipes, again utilizing geothermal heat to maintain a constant heat of air induced by a passive, wind aided ventilation.
