A number of themes feed into the design of a successful waste management facility. A good design solution should draw together many of these themes, although their individual relevance will obviously depend on the proposed development, the site and its location. They should not be seen as a simple checklist or tick sheet. All elements of a facility should be drawn together as a whole and linked with its context.
These design themes are relevant (to a greater or lesser extent depending on the proposed development) to all waste projects:
■ creating good spaces
■ accommodating size and scale
■ roof lines and stack design
■ access and infrastructure
■ landscape
■ materials
■ climate change
■ energy and water resources.
Each theme is dealt with in turn through the rest of this chapter.