Coastal marine laboratories or aquaculture production grow out facilities housing marine life require special architecture and infrastructure considerations for success. A balance between the scientists’/growers’ goals and the planning professional’s expertise will build alignment with the environmental conditions of unpredictable coastline seawater dynamics . Environmental effects of materiality c orrosion, high-wave surges, heavy rain flooding, and high-wind damage from storm events are just a few of the sustainability consideration challenges . It is here that vulnerability aligns with the resi lience related investments and the broader vision to ensure long-term viability.
Enduring Building Design and Construction Measures of Matter provide
stable marine life health
predictable fresh seawater quality + quantity
long lasting sustainable corrosion resistance materiality
alignment with coastal conditions and the natural environment
These buildings all offer unique and innovative design and construction approaches to:
Mitigation of weather disruptions by way of flood proofing strategies and types of construction
Dimensional open floor areas for moving large gear in/out of wide doors with heavy equipment
Accessible systems for routine maintenance and removal of fouling with cleanouts at 10’-12’
PVC high pressure 150 psi seawater supply piping with multi-headed quick disconnects
Redundant seawater supply and discharge for cleaning while actively supporting marine life
Drains to collect and move spent seawater by way of trench or area drains
Discharge direct to water source with proper permits, filtering, and chemical treatment
Water Quality t esting at fresh seawater source and at point of delivery to holding tanks
Water Quantity alignment with marine life holding tank sizing and the delivery system as well as alignment with recirculating systems and water holding tank sizes planned for weekly purging
Corrosion resistant re-circulating seawater supply and discharge system s; and building materiality
Temperature alignment of seawater source and tank w ith water piping and thermometers
Oxygen ozone generators and polishers, tank air pumps, and skimmers to control oxygen content
Condensation barriers for all surfaces and for sea water piping and tanks
Turbidity Control at point of intake to avoid prop wash in navigable waters and seek proper depth
Water Pressure control to allow survival of small nutrients
Overhead sub -structure to carry power reels, air system, and water supply
Filtration to reduce fouling while allowing s ea c reature f ood sources to sift through and in
Power generators for uninterrupted animal life quality during weather disaster events
Building Climate control systems easy to repair + re-place or with automated controls
Emergency alarm systems for seawater systems failure notification