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Dry Toilet

Dry Toilet

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Location

Caracas

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Buildings

In the hillside barrios of Caracas, many residents lack clean water and sanitation, with communities often waiting years for the state to install these systems. Developed during the Caracas Case program, the Dry Toilet is a synthesis of infrastructure and design. Built as a prototype in the barrio of La Vega, the non-flushing toilet conserves water and establishes an off-grid sewage and sanitation system that residents can maintain themselves. Diverting liquid and solid waste, the design prevents groundwater contamination and soil erosion, and contributes fertilizer for small-scale agriculture. The Dry Toilet addresses real needs quickly, affordably, and with an approach that can be replicated on a massive scale.

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Summary & Credits
LocationLa Vega Barrio, Libertador, Caracas, Venezuela
Year2002
ClientRoberto Lavis, La Vega Community
FinancerKSB
Area4 m2
Budget3000 USD
Licensed byMinistry of Environment of Venezuela
LeadsAlfredo Brillembourg & Hubert Klumpner
Project TeamLiyat Esakov, Marjetica Potrc, Roberto Lavis (community constructor), KSB/U-TT Kultur Stiftung des Bundes
AwardsCurry Stone award for Potrc
StatusCompleted
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