Solar Powered MicroFactory│Design + Build

Role: Lead Designer │ Team Member at CIRCULAR ECONOMY MANUFACTURING

Techniques: CAD Design, Spacial Design, Construction & Build

Date: 2021

Team Project

Objective: Lead the design, development, and construction of a solar-powered MicroFactory within a shipping container, located on the sustainability hub of Governors Island. The facility efficiently transforms single-use plastics into new products using rotational molding, powered entirely by renewable energy.

Contributions:

• 3D Modeling & Renders – Created detailed CAD models and visualizations to guide fabrication and assembly.

• Factory Layout & Workflow Design – Optimized spatial planning and equipment placement for efficient material flow and production.

• Custom Solar Racking System – Engineered a bespoke racking solution, managed material procurement, vendor coordination, and on-site assembly.

• Build Documentation – Developed comprehensive construction guides and technical drawings for seamless implementation.

Description: The Solar Powered MicroFactory project demonstrated the feasibility of sustainable micro-manufacturing in both urban and remote environments. The self-sustaining facility processes single-use plastics into new products, reducing waste and reliance on traditional energy sources.