THE PERFECT STORM
A climate, social and economic crisis
- Construction sector: responsible for 38% of world’s total GHG emissions.
- Europe: new buildings must be Zero on-site emissions fossil fuel by 2028.
- Housing construction market: worldwide is 37% short. (3 billion people)
- “Millennials”: excluded and can’t afford to buy a house. (2 billion people)
- Utility infrastructure: too expensive to expand in non-urban areas.
A Sea of Opportunities
“Increasing population, decreasing environment”
THE PRINCIPLES
Nature’s life essence: “Less is more”
- Runs on sunlight
- Uses only the energy it needs
- Fits form to function
- Recycles everything
- Rewards cooperation
- Banks on diversity
- Demands local expertise
- Curbs excesses from within
- Filters water, cleans air, builds soil
- Taps the power of limits
OUT OF BOX
100% Empty Space = 0% GHG Emissions
- Generative approach: Proactive development for Net Positive lifespan solutions.
- Alternative sources management: For Energy Plus, Zero GHG emissions and waste, and water self-sufficiency.
- Urban-Nature synergies: Minimising the ecological footprint.
- New eco settlements: Providing living eco scenarios for future generations.
- Building sustainable communities: Balancing environmental health, social equity, and economic viability.
