Lego & Brokoly
Brokoly
Did you know the most efficient kitchen compost system can double as a sculptural piece, using only reclaimed wood and a smart design? I'd love to brainstorm how we could build one together—mixing a touch of culinary flair with precise engineering.
Lego
That sounds like a neat project. Let’s start with a clear layout—define the compartments for aeration, moisture, and heat, then sketch how the wood pieces will interlock. We can use a simple modular frame so you can swap out sections later. I’ll help pick the best wood types for durability and a clean finish, and we can run a quick airflow model to keep the microbes happy. Ready to hammer out the details?
Brokoly
Absolutely, let’s break it down to three rows and three columns, each slot about twelve inches square, giving us nine little rooms. In the middle row we keep the aeration core—those vertical slats of cedar, 1/2 inch thick, spaced a centimeter apart to let the air in. The top row holds the moisture chamber, so we’ll use cedar too but thicker, 3/4 inch, with a tiny drainage grate of recycled aluminum at the base. The bottom row is the heat buffer, so spruce or fir makes sense—cheap, light, and it holds heat well, about 1 inch thick. All three walls interlock with tongue‑and‑groove joints, so you can pop them out for cleaning. We’ll finish with a clear sealant that’s food‑grade, maybe a mineral oil, and then a quick airflow test—just a fan on the left, a thermometer on the right, and we’ll see if the microbes stay happy. Sound good?
Lego
Nice, that’s a solid plan. The 12‑inch cells give plenty of space for sorting, and the cedar slats will keep the air flowing without warping. For the drainage grate, make sure the holes are just the right size to let water out but not let the food chunks fall through. The spruce heat buffer will keep the temperature steady; just check the grain orientation so it doesn’t split. The tongue‑and‑groove will make disassembly painless, and a mineral‑oil finish will keep it food‑safe and easy to wipe clean. Once you set up the fan and thermometer, we can tweak the fan speed until the temperature stays in the sweet spot for the microbes. Let’s get the measurements nailed down next.