Eco-minimalism, as applied to building design
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Eco-minimalism is an approach – not a style, or set of new clichés. Sadly, the eco minimal approach of stripping back to essentials and debunking green icons is often seen as boring by those not bitten by the bug. However, to the eco-minimalist seeking honest expression of ecological function, the clichés stand out as just that.
Eco minimal principles
- Question: Critical thinking is never final; it is an iterative process. Scepticism is open and creative and is the opposite of cynicism, which has already decided the answer. Start by questioning the questions. ‘How do we achieve a zero carbon building?’ should lead to the question ‘is it the right system boundary3?’ and even ‘do we need this building?’
- Reduce: A smaller house uses fewer resources and will need less stuff to fill it. This is not a moral stance, simply a statement of fact. Adding extra insulation and renewable energy systems to compensate for an excessive footprint is chasing our tail in environmental terms. If we are successful visitors will exclaim ‘Tardis’ rather than ‘rabbit hutch’.
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