philippe starck with riko: P.A.T.H. pre-fab homes jul 03, 2013 philippe starck with riko: P.A.T.H. pre-fab homes philippe starck with riko designs P.A.T.H. pre-fab homesall images courtesy of starck with riko ‘starck with riko‘ was born out of the desire to develop a series of industrially manufactured houses, tailored to meet the dwelling needs of people globally. a collaboration between philippe starck and riko (one of europe’s leading manufacturers of sustainable prefabricated wooden buildings), the result is P.A.T.H. (prefabricated accessible technological homes) offering a range of 34 models which allow one to design their own living space from the inside out. you can choose from various interior finishes and fixtures, from light fittings, floor finishes and bathroom tiles, to different façades and a range of roofing types to realize a truly customized home. first announced in october 2012, ‘starck with riko’ has now revealed renderings of the various housing typologies it will offer to the market. R+1 module in wood and glass
Great Transition The Great Transition is a term used by the Global Scenario Group (GSG) to describe a vision of a just and sustainable global future.[1] The term was originally used by Kenneth E. Bouldings in The Meaning of the 20th Century - The Great Transition, Harper Colophon Books Copyright 1964, considered a hallmark conception of systems thinking and the shift from pre-modern to post-modern culture and the four possible traps that will allow humanity to successful journey the Great Transition. The elements of the Great Transition vision include egalitarian social and ecological values, increased human interconnectedness, improved quality of life, and a healthy planet, as well as an absence of poverty, war, and environmental destruction.[2] The Great Transition concept has been adopted by numerous individuals and organizations in the sustainability sphere, most notably by Jigmi Y. Background[edit] Alternative scenarios[edit] Conventional Worlds[edit] Barbarization[edit] Great Transition[edit]
Interactive Learning Resources for young people Twitter Custom Build In Laying the Foundations – a Housing Strategy for England, the Government announced that it would be making up to £30m of funding available to provide short-term project finance to help unlock group custom build – or self-build - schemes. This is separate from the funding available for community led housing under the Affordable Homes Programme. The aims of the Custom Build fund are two-fold: To stimulate the growth of the Custom Build Homes market by enabling more multi-unit custom build home projects and attract more commercial lenders and investors to this market, thereby increasing the number of custom built homes developed annually over the next decade. We have published a prospectus setting out details of how interested bidders may apply. Projects should be outside London. As outlined in our Land Development and Disposal Plan, to help groups of prospective bidders access a supply of land for Custom Build schemes, a number of sites have already been brought to the market:
Planetary phase of civilization The planetary phase of civilization is a concept defined by the Global Scenario Group (GSG), an environmental organization that specializes in scenario analysis and forecasting. Proponents of the planetary phase of Civilization State that it refers to a current historical transition from a world of capitalist states and consumerist societies to a world of increased global connectivity with new global institutions (like the United Nations and the World Trade Organization), new information technologies, environmental change in the biosphere, economic globalization, and shifts in culture and consciousness. Although the concept is hotly debated in some circles, most reputable scientists give little credence to the theory and assert that current global economic interconnectedness is a function of advanced technology rather than the emergence of anything new in cultural or sociological terms. Background[edit] Historical transitions[edit] Applications[edit] See also[edit] References[edit]
Creative Kids Awards Show us your Creative & Artistic Talent! What is this? In 2014, we are launching our maiden Creative Competition, The Creative Kids Awards, which will see children and young people all over the world compete for a top prize that will be set by your favorite online learning portal, eSchoolToday.com In these competitions, children will have the opportunity to explore their artistic talents in relation to knowledge acquired in various topics of interest from our learning resources. Who can take part? All young people between the ages of 5 and 18 years from all parts of the world. How much will this cost? This competition is absolutely FREE to enter. What is the benefit of taking part in this competition? It is simply fun! What format will the artworks take? Poster and artworks can either be digital or hand created. How many can one person enter? Each person will have only one attempt, but can enter in all the categories that will be set. How do we determine who wins? Thank you.
First Year at Factor e Farm Increasing the number of available homes - Policies Issue For decades, there have not been enough homes to meet the needs of our growing and ageing population. From 2009 to 2010, only 115,000 new-builds were completed in England – fewer than any year in peace time since the 1920s and nearly a quarter of a million homes in England have stood empty for more than 6 months. The housing market is also one of the biggest casualties of the 2008 global credit crunch and the government’s priority has been to rectify a situation where lenders couldn’t lend, so builders couldn’t build and buyers couldn’t buy. Actions The government wants builders, investors and local councils to increase the supply of both new-builds and repurposed empty homes. removing unnecessarily complex regulations providing finance for projects that can’t proceed without it helping buyers who can’t afford to buy a home because they can’t afford the deposit We’ve created a £570 million Get Britain Building investment fund for developers. We’ve introduced the New Homes Bonus.
Eco-communalism Eco-communalism is an environmental philosophy based on ideals of simple living, self-sufficiency, sustainability, and local economies. Eco-communalists envision a future in which the economic system of capitalism is replaced with a global web of economically interdependent and interconnected small local communities. Decentralized government, a focus on agriculture, biodiversity, ethnic diversity, and green economics are all tenets of eco-communalism. History[edit] Eco-communalism finds its roots in a diverse set of ideologies. The term eco-communalism was first coined by the Global Scenario Group (GSG), which was convened in 1995 by Paul Raskin, president of the Tellus Institute. Alternative scenarios[edit] The eco-communalist vision is only part of GSC’s scenario analysis in the Great Transition essay which is organized into three categories. Real-world application[edit] Eco-communalism has taken root all over the globe on different levels. See also[edit] References[edit]
Gund Institute for Ecological Economics Marsh Professor Lecture: Amy Dickman, Warriors, Witchcraft & Women: Carnivore Ecology and Conservation in Tanzania’s Ruaha Landscape Wednesday, April 16 at 3 p.m. in Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building UVM is hosting Amy Dickman, Kaplan Senior Research Fellow in Felid Conservation at Pembroke College, University of Oxford. She will give a free, public lecture on “Warriors, Witchcraft & Women: Carnivore Ecology and Conservation in Tanzania’s Ruaha Landscape,” Wednesday, April 16 at 3 p.m. in Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building. Dickman, a UVM James Marsh Professor-at-Large, has more than 15 years experience working on large carnivores in Africa, specializing in big cats and human-carnivore conflict mitigation. Dickman and her Tanzanian team are researching the ecology of these vital populations and working to reduce the pressing threat of human-carnivore conflict in this critical area. A reception will immediately follow the lecture in Waterman Manor. Information: (802) 656-3186.
Twee-onder-een-kap 9 De Groene Oever Lent- Waalsprong - Nijmegen DE BOUW VAN DE EERSTE WONINGEN IS GESTART. Vraag naar de beschikbare bouwnummers! Uniek woningbouwproject waar duurzaam wonen en samenleven centraal staan. * Schitterend gelegen woningen aan de rand van Lent * Grenzend aan het water, de Landschapzone en Park Lingezegen * Denk mee over de woning en de wijk * Prijscategorie vanaf € 178.450,- tot en met € 475.350,- vrij op naam Projectomschrijving Het plan heeft met vijf verschillende woningtypes een breed aanbod: tussenwoningen, hoekwoningen, tweekappers, vrijstaande woningen en appartementen. Hoek- en tussenwoningen * Woonoppervlak hoekwoningen ca. 141 m² * Prijs ca. € 235.400,- tot en met € 257.250,- VON * Woonoppervlak tussenwoningen ca. 133 m² * Prijs ca. € 214.100,- tot en met € 236.100,- VON * Ruimte voor 6 slaapkamers * Woningen zeer geschikt voor doorstromers naar grotere woning Met Wenswonen® bepaalt u zelf de grootte, indeling en gevel indeling van uw woning. Wonen op hoog niveau! Interesse gewekt?
Speed of Light Salford · Speed of Light NVA’s Speed of Light brought The Quays, Greater Manchester’s waterfront to life from Thu 21 – Sat 23 March 2013 with nightly performances which were enjoyed by over 8000 audience members from local areas and further afield. A centrepiece of the Edinburgh International Festival in 2012 and then staged in the docklands of Yokohama in Japan, the night-time work uses light, intentional movement and sound to change the way we see and feel about a chosen environment. Hundreds of runners in specially commissioned LED light suits created beautiful, choreographed patterns of light flowing through streets, over bridges and around public spaces and buildings. Free and non-ticketed for the watching audience, it was seen as a piece of abstract art on the grandest scale: monumental but surprisingly quiet and reflective. NVA’s Speed of Light was commissioned by Quays Culture, a new arts programme based at Quays/MediaCityUK, which aims to attract local and international talent to Greater Manchester.