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EChO-Mansion - noun - A repurposed McMansion whose generated carbon footprint is counter-balanced by on-site sustainable techniques.
The EChO-Mansion proposes repurposing foreclosed
houses to serve to balance out the carbon footprint that has been
generated by the previously inhabited McMansion. Prior to being
repurposed all salvageable items - doors, windows, fixtures, cabinets -
are removed and donated for use by local Habitat for Humanity
chapters. The EChO-Mansion is then reconfigured to provide the following functions:
Power Generation:
Wind turbines are situated in window and door openings to provide
wind-generated power. Solar (photovoltaic) array panels are situated
on the existing roof structure. The electrical energy generated by the
wind turbines and solar array panels is supplied back to the electrical
grid for customer use.Reburbian Greenhouse and Laboratory:
The reburbia greenhouse will be utilized to grow vegetables and plants
in an effort to offset the carbon footprint generated by transporting
plants. A laboratory component will be provided to educate local
residents.Water Collection System:
The basement is proposed to be repurposed to collect rain water that
enters the EChO-Mansion. The cistern basement will pump collected
water back to a central water filtration and distribution station.EChO-Mansion is a registered trademark of Mother Earth. Unauthorized use of 'EChO-Mansion' will result in far-reaching ecological consequences.
Top Twenty Finalists for the Dwell/Inhabitat Reburbia Competition.As mentioned on: Inhabitat; Core77; Wired; Creative Loafing; Fast
Company; Popular Science; the Architect's Newspaper; Brand X; Mother
Nature Network; Streesblog San Francisco; the New York Times; World
Architecture; Lakewood Observer; and others.
The EChO-Mansion proposes repurposing foreclosed
houses to serve to balance out the carbon footprint that has been
generated by the previously inhabited McMansion. Prior to being
repurposed all salvageable items - doors, windows, fixtures, cabinets -
are removed and donated for use by local Habitat for Humanity
chapters. The EChO-Mansion is then reconfigured to provide the following functions:
Power Generation:
Wind turbines are situated in window and door openings to provide
wind-generated power. Solar (photovoltaic) array panels are situated
on the existing roof structure. The electrical energy generated by the
wind turbines and solar array panels is supplied back to the electrical
grid for customer use.Reburbian Greenhouse and Laboratory:
The reburbia greenhouse will be utilized to grow vegetables and plants
in an effort to offset the carbon footprint generated by transporting
plants. A laboratory component will be provided to educate local
residents.Water Collection System:
The basement is proposed to be repurposed to collect rain water that
enters the EChO-Mansion. The cistern basement will pump collected
water back to a central water filtration and distribution station.EChO-Mansion is a registered trademark of Mother Earth. Unauthorized use of 'EChO-Mansion' will result in far-reaching ecological consequences.
Top Twenty Finalists for the Dwell/Inhabitat Reburbia Competition.As mentioned on: Inhabitat; Core77; Wired; Creative Loafing; Fast
Company; Popular Science; the Architect's Newspaper; Brand X; Mother
Nature Network; Streesblog San Francisco; the New York Times; World
Architecture; Lakewood Observer; and others.
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