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- Floriade 2012
New sanitation at world exhibition
Floriade is the world horticultural expo that takes place in the Netherlands only once every ten years. In 2012, this sixth edition took place in Venlo and attracted no less than two million visitors. The central theme was one that is also in Desah's DNA: sustainability. In the utility building Villa Flora, a pioneering concept for circular energy and water flows was realised.
Separate collection and decentralised treatment of wastewater was chosen for Villa Flora. Toilets on the site are connected to a vacuum system that ferments black wastewater together with organic waste. The remaining grey water - such as from sinks - is treated separately with a helophyte filter. This approach minimises water consumption and maximises resource reuse.
Smart and circular wastewater system at Floriade
Location:
Venlo
Client:
Floriade
Market:
blackwater treatment
Year of completion:
2012
What we delivered
Desah developed an integrated water concept in line with the Cradle-to-Cradle principles of the Venlo region. Our contribution included a feasibility study together with a process and detailed design of the system. This eventually resulted in the delivery of the entire system.
Thanks to this approach, the system not only provides cleaner water but also energy and valuable nutrients back to the environment.
The project at Floriade serves as inspiration for circular neighbourhood concepts, sustainable offices and recreational areas. With this case, Desah underlines how decentralised systems are a practical and scalable solution for sustainable water management.
Why this solution?
- Lower water consumption
- Resource recovery
- Small ecological footprint
- Cradle-to-Cradle principle
- Modular and scalable
Technical details
Type
blackwater treatment
Implementation
campus building
PE
150
Also need a smart solution?
Do you have a property in the countryside or a location without a sewer connection? Noardling is happy to help you with a suitable and sustainable wastewater solution. Contact Stefan Bergsma for personal advice or a no-obligation quotation.
