Design Scenario 1: Adam’s Peak
GROUP A1:
Nikolce Mitrevski
Joe Doyle
Shihab Khan
Zhenpeng Dong

October 20th 2014

ABSTRACT
The purpose of this scenario is to reduce the amount of waste along the “Adam’s peak” mountain. The local population of various cultures as well as tourists have failed to recycle or properly dispose of their wastes that they bring onto the mountain and Group A1 aims to significantly eradicate this waste and provide a long term solution to keeping the waste down on the mountain. Transportation is the main issue on the mountain as the only access remains by foot, and the combustion of the waste by use of steel drums in-situ causes a pollution issue, which raises a serious concern for the future of the mountain. Group A1 found the best way to resolve the issues on the mountain is to create a solution at the source of the waste. The group found that installing a gate at the base of the mountain and charging access would provide a cost-friendly and effective solution. The caretakers would then provide recyclable bags to the population entering the mountain, which then would pickup rubbish along the mountain until the bag reaches full capacity. Upon returning to the base of the mountain with a full bag, a rebate would be offered for their contribution in collecting waste. The idea is that the population would be paid for their efforts in assisting to the mountains health and waste collection. Coupled with extra signage, installing of a compost factory, recycling plant and collaboration with the local shops to ensure they are offering recyclable products would overall see an improvement in the health of the mountain and its stability for years to come, using the simple method of people power.

Table of Contents

* Introduction * Client Brief + factors * Design Concept and Criteria * Theory/Model *