Produce coming from Namibia's marine and coastal ecosystems will be of high value, and of high marketability, due to the pristine, pollution-free nature of the environment. The Centre will provide extension services in the region for local people - who will then go out and put what they have learned into practice, with extension help from the centre. The University of Namibia is particularly seeking collaboration with local and international colleagues to put the vision of the Centre into practice. All buildings are constructed as energy efficient as possible. Solar water heating is used, buildings are designed to use passive heating and cooling.
Water efficiency is a primary consideration and recycling is a design feature of the buildings.
The architect, Ehard Roxin was awarded a Silver Medal for design in the 1998 Namibian Institute of Architects' awards. Red building with laboratory facilities downstairs and accommodation for three visiting scientists upstairs. Biogas will be produced from organic wastes as a source of energy for heating and pasteurisation. Compost will be produced on site for local agriculture. Appropriate, alternative technologies of solar, wind and wave action will be investigated.