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ICL/RCA ACADEMIC WORK 













COLLABORATORS:
Nisha Rangdal 
Michael Yang
Erlung Zhang Ripple addresses the unexpected environmental threats posed by London's prolific pigeon population. Feral pigeons contribute to significant nitrogen pollution in the city, particularly jeopardizing outer boroughs where runoff contaminates water, leading to algal blooms and ecosystem collapse. Moreover, their droppings pose risks to infrastructure and human health due to heavy metal contamination. Ripple proposes a solution by repurposing pigeon droppings into biochar using pyrolysis.

Through strategically placed dovecotes resembling natural nesting sites, the project encourages pigeons to gather, fostering a symbiotic relationship with Harrow's citizens. Collected droppings are transformed into biochar pillars, named "beaks," strategically positioned to filter heavy metals and volatile organic compounds from water drainage sites. This approach not only addresses environmental challenges but also establishes a local, sustainable solution with a positive impact on Harrow's waterways and broader ecological health.

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