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The HólosHouse achieves a Circuclar Economy.

The HólosHouse demonstrates a very high level of compatibility with the Circular Economy. It does so in a variety of important ways. The idea of a Circular Economy has been put forth by the Ellen McArthur Foundation in collaboration with the RPS Group and Arup Associates.“The circular economy refers to an industrial economy that is restorative by intention; aims to rely on renewable energy; minimises, tracks, and eliminates the use of toxic chemicals; and eradicates waste through careful design.” (Ellen MacArthur Foundation).

Indeed the HólosHouse represents a radical departure from conventional sensibilities within the building arts. Its concept is inherently circular as it is derived from the perspective of a nature based design strategy. As such, it is a paradigm shift reflecting a lifetime pursuit of a rational alternative for building design and construction.

CIRCULAR ECONOMY ATTRIBUTE LIST for HólosHouse

Design/Engineering

  • Whole System Kit-of-Parts
  • Reconfigurable
  • Adaptive Configurations
  • Climate Management
  • Strength of Geometry
  • High Strength to Weight
  • Long Life Components
  • Zero Waste
  • Designed for Resilience
  • Radiant Heating and Cooling

Building Component Manufacturing

  • Components Factory Manufactured
  • Long Life Materials
  • Low Maintenance Building Materials
  • High Performance Materials
  • High Recycled Material Content
  • 100% Recycled Materials
  • Non-Combustible Materials

Construction

  • Off Site Component Manufacturing
  • Factory Component Finishing
  • Site Assembly
  • Components Bolted Together at Site
  • Zero Waste and Trash at Site
  • Integrated Product Systems
  • Holistic Building Assembly

Operations and Use

  • Open Plan Adaptive Spaces
  • Passive Electrical Energy Source
  • Passive Climate Management
  • Natural Ventilation
  • Natural Light
  • Low Maintenance Materials
  • Resistant to Extreme Weather Events

Adaptation and Repurpose

  • Demountable Building Components
  • Building Components Reconfigurable
  • Repurposable Building Components
  • Adaptive Reuse

Disassembly Reuse Recycling

  • Disassembly of Components
  • Components Reusable
  • Building Components Easily Handled
  • Minimum Waste During Disassembly
  • All Materials 100% Recyclable