Conor McCrea Larkin

How can a capped landfill be restored as a renewable energy park to minimise the impact of urban sprawl on the energy crisis

With a huge number of housing developments under construction or land zoned for housing in the area, there is an urgent need for sustainable energy solutions.

This project aims to transform a dormant landfill into a multi-use space using a mixture of innovative design ideas and ecological restoration principles.

This project envisions a future of clean and renewable energy supplied to the local area, through solar, wind and biogas, to help reduce the impact of urban sprawl on the current energy crisis.

The design will incorporate renewable energy infrastructure alongside green spaces, forests, meadows and information boards. The implementation of a landfill as a renewable energy park presents a unique opportunity to address the energy crisis while minimizing the adverse effects of urban sprawl, by reducing dependence on fossil fuels and promoting sustainable energy generation approaches.