​CLIENT

Confidential
 

TIMESCALE

1 year​

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COLLABORATION

Mithun, Client, consultants (structural, mechanical, equipment, plumbing, fire)

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CONTRIBUTION

Concept through Design Development; Specific responsibilities included project management, consultant coordination, cross-functional collaboration, and design for building and landscape.  

OBJECTIVE: The objective for this project is to establish a Direct Air Capture facility that integrates innovative ecological and landscape design with climate technology. The site concept emphasizes harmony with the local environment, incorporating native planting designs, seasonal bloom patterns, site hydrology, topography, and flood plain considerations. Scheduled to begin operations in 2027, the facility aims to capture 100,000 tons of CO2 annually, with future expansions potentially tripling this capacity. The use of this DAC technology significantly speeds up natural carbon absorption, cutting down the duration from years to days, and securely stores CO2 underground, demonstrating a commitment to both technological advancement and environmental stewardship.

APPROACH: Collaborated closely with landscape and architectural designers, clients, and consultants to adeptly navigate complex building code and land use policy constraints across various jurisdictions. This effort was aimed at integrating local context and respecting the unique characteristics of each location into the design of the facility. Given the facility’s use of pioneering Direct Air Capture technology, the team faced the challenge of creatively interpreting longstanding building codes that had not been updated to reflect the possibilities offered by emerging climate technologies. This required a strategic approach to ensure compliance while still pushing the boundaries of innovative design.

 

RESULTS: The ecological and landscape architecture of the facility prioritizes integration with the local environment. The design incorporates native plant species and advanced water management systems, enhancing the site’s biodiversity and ecological resilience. This approach not only supports the company’s sustainability commitments but also ensures that the facility contributes positively to the environmental health of the region. In addition to its ecological benefits, the project is poised to stimulate the local economy by generating over 1,000 construction jobs and creating more than 80 permanent positions, thus supporting the community and advancing broader national environmental goals.