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THE CELESTIA KITCHEN
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Age of Excess. In the early
A: Food Is Abundant and Within Arm’s Reach. Note the use of fish tanks to
21st century, fruits traveled feed indoor plants, along with indoor growing stations powered by low energy
on average more than 2,000 LED lighting (running on stored solar power at night).
miles before being consumed.
Vegetables and greens were B: On-Demand Water. Collected rain supplies much of our drinking/dishwashing
not far behind, especially water. A small water storage tank with a digital meter contains potable, filtered water.
in o -season months. Water-smart fixtures (Kohler Karbon served as our model) provide a durable, high-
As fuel prices rose and performance combination.
climate change awareness
grew, however, local farms C: Translucent PV. Glass serves double duty, producing electricity as well as
and nurseries filled the void. providing daylight.
By 2100, only 2 percent of
fresh foods consumed in the D: Point-of-Use Power. Whenever possible, household devices power themselves.
U.S. were grown more Note the addition of the tiny wind turbine above the vent fan.
than two states away.
E: Zero Waste. Scrap food is fed into an indoor composting station, recovered as a
compost “tea” that can be added to roof gardens and hydroponic plants.
F: Super-E cient Dishwasher. Stainless steel models (the Bosch 800 served as a
template here) operate quietly, using very little water.
G: Recycled Countertops. Made from recycled materials, yet highly durable,
countertops can be easily repaired or even resurfaced over the years (Caesarstone
products provided modeling for these tops.).
H: Salvaged Materials. Flooring is made from discarded bottles. Bar stools consist of
used bicycle parts.
