We are not there yet, and we must take radical steps towards fulfilling this goal. Therefore, we are obliged to push the architecture of the future homes in a carbon neutral and resource efficient direction whilst promoting a culture of sharing.
Living
Sustainable housing architecture helps the inhabitants live comfortably within the planetary boundaries without compromising social qualities.
Always opt for preserving and transforming existing dwellings and structures instead of designing new homes.
Take time to discuss the different carbon impact between different solutions.
See more: Danasvej
Design homes and housing areas that support a sustainable lifestyle. Integrate smart solutions for recycling, sharing, green transportation and bicycling, energy efficiency, and low resource consumption.
See more: Bellahøj
Create attractive and strategically positioned meeting places that promote high social integrity. Think shared spaces and facilities, common balconies, attractive stairwells and elevators, places for sitting together, picnic spots and so forth.
See more: Musicon Container Living
In the housing of the future, we must share more and have less for ourselves.
Take time to discuss how smaller yet comfortable and efficient dwellings with more shared facilities can reduce the total amount of space and raw materials that we need to accomplish our goals.
See more: PFA Kollegiet Ålborg (link coming soon)
Humans are a part of nature. By reconnecting people to nature, we are reminded of our shared responsibility for the planet. Therefore, make sure that rich, wild, and biodiverse natural elements and landscapes are an integral part of your housing design.
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The world is not static, and neither is housing architecture.
Make sure to design durable, flexible and transformable structures that allow for change to ensure long building lifetime and to cater for the needs of the future.