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Andrew Nelson

Andrew Nelson

Lexington, KY, US

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Anthroponic Greenhouse
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Atlantis Breeze

A marine research station designed to measure the effects of anthropocentric global warming on the Lighthouse Reef Atoll off the shores of Belize. 

 
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Status: School Project
Location: Lighthouse Reef, Belize
My Role: Partner
Additional Credits: David Markie- Partner

 
Student barracks with greenhouse
Student barracks with greenhouse
Cabana's solar roof pitch oriented into the late morning sun to supercharge their air conditioners for the sweltering mid- day heat.
Cabana's solar roof pitch oriented into the late morning sun to supercharge their air conditioners for the sweltering mid- day heat.
This double level cafeteria has a kitchen ground floor and an eating area above.
This double level cafeteria has a kitchen ground floor and an eating area above.
The pier extends from the shallow tidal flats out to water deep enough to dock a 50' sailboat, utilizing the landward side as a coral and fish laboratory.
The pier extends from the shallow tidal flats out to water deep enough to dock a 50' sailboat, utilizing the landward side as a coral and fish laboratory.
Fish swim in the laboratory-barge, which is both shaded and powered by solar panels to protect specimens from powerful UV light.
Fish swim in the laboratory-barge, which is both shaded and powered by solar panels to protect specimens from powerful UV light.
The system is designed to minimize clear cutting into the island, allowing nature to reclaim the laboratory site after it serves its purpose.
The system is designed to minimize clear cutting into the island, allowing nature to reclaim the laboratory site after it serves its purpose.