The Resilient Home
As the climate, energy and cost-of-living crises hit hard worldwide, consumers seek ways to bolster their resilience. How we build, power and run homes will become crucial to protecting against resource scarcity and global warming. Exploring our Look Ahead 2023 theme, we examine architecture, interiors and products that empower people with low-carbon construction, clean energy and a waste-free lifestyle.
Rethinking Residential Architecture
Powering the Resilient Home: Carbon-Free Energy, Heating & Cooling
Towards Circular Homes
“Climate action is not a luxury but a must,” declared United Nations’ chief António Guterres in July. Adapting our homes for higher temperatures and water stress is a priority that requires pioneering ideas and testing facilities, while ancient knowledge and materials offer low-carbon solutions. Getting both architects and consumers on board will be key to creating impact.
“Climate action is not a luxury but a must,” declared United Nations’ chief António Guterres in July. Adapting our homes for higher temperatures and water stress is a priority that requires pioneering ideas and testing facilities, while ancient knowledge and materials offer low-carbon solutions. Getting both architects and consumers on board will be key to creating impact.
Summary
Rethinking Residential Architecture | “Climate action is not a luxury but a must,” declared United Nations’ chief António Guterres in July. Adapting our homes for higher temperatures and water stress is a priority that requires pioneering ideas and testing facilities, while ancient knowledge and materials offer low-carbon solutions. Getting both architects and consumers on board will be key to creating impact. |
Powering the Resilient Home: Carbon-Free Energy, Heating & Cooling | Burning fossil fuels to run energy-guzzling heating and air conditioning systems is no longer compatible with our current context of climate breakdown and the cost-of-living crisis. Renewable energy offers a cleaner, cheaper alternative, with innovative compact designs and subscription models making it accessible to more housing types and renters. Meanwhile, targeted solutions enhance heating and cooling efficiency. |
Towards Circular Homes | Besides how we build and power homes, enabling light-impact lifestyles is also crucial. A new category of appliances emerges that diminishes waste in the kitchen and bathroom, while homeware brands are getting on board with innovative biodegradables. Designs that consume less potable water and reuse rainwater will benefit both people and the planet. |
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