Final Project for the Bachelor in Design, Class of 2022.
Befriending the Lake Monster is a project about transforming the invasive plant species Hydrilla, into a shared resource amongst three municipalities of Lake Atitlán. The proposal is to find ways to optimise the possible outcomes of hydrilla in a way that can give back to the local communities while helping clean the lake.
In order to adapt to the local culture, this process will be carried out in three phases: the first is about a transition to a compost made from hydrilla, the second is about a producing a power made from hydrilla, to be turned into biomaterial or consumed, and the third is about energy, and fuelling the system through a hydrilla-based Biogas. The aim is to generate a demand for hydrilla, and provide the local communities with economic opportunities, working towards a cleaner lake.
The project deliveries include three diagrams for each phase, four photo montages and a research report.
