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Seattle architect seeks to redesign America's burial landscape

The three-story structure for composting humans could have a circular ramp to the top, for processionals and other funeral rites. Illustration by Jeremy Sorese, via thestranger.com.

Within the decomposition chamber, each body would be separated from bodies above and below it by several feet of wood chips, straw, and other organic material. Illustration by Jon Adams, via thestranger.com.

Within the decomposition chamber, each body would be separated from bodies above and below it by several feet of wood chips, straw, and other organic material. Illustration by Jon Adams, via thestranger.com.

Within the decomposition chamber, each body would be separated from bodies above and below it by several feet of wood chips, straw, and other organic material. Illustration by Jon Adams, via thestranger.com.