Biowall Filtration System (Maria)

The Biowall Filtration System is the primary, "living" air filter for the entire warehouse. It is nicknamed "The Mangrove" because it functions as a living, breathing ecosystem that cleans the air and water.

Design

The biowall is a large, vertical, hydroponic "living wall" built along the interior face of the warehouse.

• Active Filtration: It is an "active" biowall, meaning fans at the bottom vents pull the entire warehouse air volume through the plants' exposed root mats.
• Plant Selection: It uses hardy, heat-loving plants like Pothos, Philodendron, Spider Plants, and Peace Lilies, which are known for their dense root structures and air-purifying abilities.

System Function

1. Air Filtration: The complex, moist root mat acts as a massive physical filter, trapping dust and particulates. A symbiotic microbe colony on the roots metabolizes airborne VOCs (volatile organic compounds). 2. Water Filtration: The wall is fed with nutrient-rich water from the aquaponics system. The plants consume the nitrates, "phytoremediating" the water before it is returned to the fish. 3. Dynamic Maintenance: The system is managed using biological pest control (e.g., predatory mites) to create a self-regulating ecosystem. 4. Lighting: It is lit passively by the roof monitors and supplemented by LEDs powered by the Stirling engines at night.