The Rediscovery Centre is the National Centre for the Circular Economy in Ireland. A creative movement connecting people, ideas and resources to support greener low-carbon living. The Rediscovery Centre is located in the repurposed Boiler House in Ballymun. The building has undergone a major green revamp and it is a state of the art facility with a focus on sustainability and reuse.
The incorporated experiential aspects of the building include:
Passive design: optimising orientation for solar gain
Heating and electricity from alternative, renewable and sustainable sources
Rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling
Composting toilets
Green roofs and a green living wall
Onsite reed bed system for wastewater renewal
Building construction and landscaping that encourages biodiversity
Materials selection that prioritises their reuse, recycled, natural and sustainable properties
Urinal wastewater collection for use in plant nutrition on the building’s interior gantry
Tour Info
Tours at 10am, 12am, 2pm and 3pm
Pre-booked tour. Bookings open 28th September!
Accessibility
- Building fully accessible. Lifts and accessible bathrooms available.
- Parking available onsite.
- Bike parking available onsite.
- Bus stops across the road (routes 13 and 4)
Notes
- Wheelchair Accessible.
- Suitable for Children
- Wheelchair accessible Accessible Toilets Tactile Materials Assistance dogs welcome
