Robyn Glanville

This research investigates the delivery of essential resources - water, energy, and food around Orange Grove and Norwood, Johannesburg, where all three aspects are threatened by pollution and inaccessibility. My design response develops a wastewater treatment plant and an aquaponic farm in Paterson Park. Drawing upon permaculture and biomimicry principles, the study explores localised resource management in neighbourhood nodes to address the pressing issue of sustained inequality in South Africa. The project seeks to establish a sustainable ecosystem that generates vital materials, clean water, and energy. Further, the scheme strives to foster spatial and social justice by actively involving the community and promoting learning opportunities. Ultimately, the research aspires to transform the local landscape into a model of sustainability, resilience, and equity, paving the way for a brighter and more inclusive future.