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Forces for Nature
Revolutionizing Home Design for People and Planet with Eric Amyot, Ep.90
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This is another episode of the Forces for Nature, EarthX Conference series!
What if your home could do more than provide shelter—what if it could help heal the planet? In this episode, Eric Amyot, co-founder of Issho House, Oliizoi, and ReGen Earth Studio, talks about his visionary approach to sustainable and regenerative living. We explore groundbreaking innovations in home design, including self-sufficient, closed-loop systems that produce their own food, water, and energy. You'll also learn how waste-diverted, chemical-free materials are revolutionizing construction and why rethinking community ownership is key to making housing more equitable and resilient. A sustainable world starts at home and Eric is helping to make that a reality.
Highlights
- How can homes be designed to not only minimize their environmental impact but also actively regenerate the planet?
- What steps can be taken to reduce the waste and health risks associated with traditional home construction?
- Why is community an essential part of building a sustainable future, and how can it be reimagined?
What YOU Can Do
- Conduct a Home Audit: Start by understanding your home’s current condition, including energy use, water quality, air quality, and materials. This helps identify areas for improvement.
- Address Air Quality: Remove or replace items containing volatile organic compounds (VOCs), such as carpets, paints, and cleaning products, with healthier, eco-friendly alternatives.
- Improve Insulation and Windows: Ensure your home is well-insulated and replace outdated windows to improve energy efficiency and reduce heating and cooling needs.
- Install Renewable Energy Systems: Consider solar panels, wind turbines, or geothermal systems to reduce reliance on traditional energy sources.
- Upgrade Water Systems: Test your water quality and consider implementing greywater recycling or rainwater harvesting systems.
- Adopt Waste-Reduced Materials: Use recycled or waste-diverted materials for renovations, such as reclaimed wood or innovative options like recycled paper countertops.
- Grow Your Own Food: Incorporate indoor or outdoor food-growing systems to reduce reliance on store-bought produce.
- Retrofit for Resilience: Look into programs or services, like Issho’s Revive, that can help retrofit your home for greater sustainability, energy efficiency, and self-sufficiency.
- Take a Holistic Approach: Evaluate the overall health and functionality of your home to ensure it aligns with sustainable living principles, addressing structural, environmental, and lifestyle factors.
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