People / Alina Gangotra
Alina
Gangotra
Alina Gangotra shares Hydrological Infrastructure:. Explore the work and the ideas behind it.
Selected work / Submitted project
Hydrological Infrastructure:
Alina worked in Unit 5C (Neighbourhood Ecology) at the University of Nottingham, which explores social ecology - the study of how individuals interact with and respond to their surrounding environment.
For her Croydon-based project, the aim was to provide resilient housing adapted to a changing climate. Croydon is the 4th most vulnerable settlement in England to surface water flooding, inspiring a scheme that transforms redundant energy infrastructure into a residential-agricultural program.
View the full project ↗Inside the project.
Work by Alina Gangotra
Hydrological Infrastructure: · development view 4
A closer look.
This approach achieves flood resistance through hydrological control, using infiltration, evaporation, and retention to ensure a stable supply of food and water for the community. The project involves repurposing a gasholder tank and building within its perimeter, which allows for rainwater attenuation and reuse for residential purposes. This not only alleviates pressure on Croydon's municipal water infrastructure but also develops a closer relationship between occupants and water, enhancing their understanding of its value.
Author · Alina Gangotra
More from the project.
The reuse of the large gasholder frame and tank serves as an example of how reusing redundant energy infrastructure can contribute to a healthier environment, offering an alternative to the continuous demolition of these historic landmarks.
Explore the full project ↗The person behind the project
About Alina.
Alina Gangotra submitted Hydrological Infrastructure: to Architecture Social.
Are you Alina? Help us keep your profile up to date.
Suggest an update ↗