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Quality dry latrines as an innovation in schools and colleges

04:30 Aug 31 2015 Mekele, Tigray Region, Ethiopia

Description

Installation of dry latrines at the Nicolas Robinson School in Mekele. The prototype of the toilet design, constructed at the Nicolas School in Mekele, has been extremely successful and has very low running costs, unlike conventional toilets with septic tanks. The design uses sunshine to warm air, creating a chimney effect and preventing the toilets from smelling. All waste is mixed with soil to dry and compost, and then can be used as a fertiliser after 2 years of anaerobic digestion.

Additional Data

Designer/Design team:	Arup Associates led by Sean Macintosh, local adaptation by Ethiopian architect, Fasil Giorghis
How does the project make the World better?:	Education,Sustainable design,Promotion of health
Who does the project support:	Youth involvement,Empowering women,The environment,Low income families