Freedom Fountain Memorial

Eco-Friendly Initiative

In alignment with Cambridge’s sustainability goals, the memorial will incorporate a solar-powered water pump. This feature ensures environmental sensitivity and supports renewable energy initiatives:

• Solar Panels: Discreetly integrated for sustainability
• Battery Backup: Discreetly integrated for sustainability
• Environmental Benefits:
  • Promotes sustainability and reduces reliance on non-renewable energy.
  • Lowers the carbon footprint of the memorial.
• Water Sustainability
• The memorial will integrate a greywater harvesting system by reusing rainwater collected from existing Ditchburn Place building roofs
• Collected rainwater will supplement the fountain’s water supply, reducing dependence on potable water and aligning with Cambridge’s environmental sustainability goals
• Educational plaques will explain the eco-friendly system to visitors, raising awareness of water conservation efforts

Sustainability Section

Green Construction:

• Use of cast broze and natural stone, durable and eco-friendly materials, minimize environmental impact.
• Drought-Resistant Landscaping: Selection of plants for landscaping prioritizes native and drought-tolerant species, reducing water consumption and maintenance.

Energy Efficiency:

• The water feature will be supported by solar-driven pumps, designed to complement the primary pumping system and reduce overall reliance on traditional energy sources wherever feasible.
• Solar-powered lighting systems will incorporate high-efficiency LED technology, delivering low-energy, adaptive illumination suitable for varying environmental conditions and event requirements, with an emphasis on maximizing independence from conventional utilities.

Water Conservation:

• Recycled rainwater (greywater) system to supply the fountain, minimizing freshwater use.

Educational Outreach:

• Plaques highlighting renewable energy and water conservation. Maintenance Plan: Long-term strategy ensuring durability and low-cost upkeep.