RUSS Development Proposal

Here is our Development Proposal for a sustainable social housing project in South London. Please read and share!

Attached sheets of sketches and drawings here: http://issuu.com/kahlil-d/docs/attached_sheets

Art work courtesy of Jade Tomlinson of Expanded Eye: http://www.expandedeye.co.uk/

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Fantastic Weekend of Inspiring Talks

We had an amazing weekend of talks and discussions about our project to create a Zero Waste, Carbon Negative, Energy Plus social housing project in London. Massive thank you to everyone who helped make it happen. Check out the illustrative notes from Sine Skovsen: www.sineskovsen.com

There is a lot of information within this image, to get the full effect, download a version here and zoom in! http://s128.beta.photobucket.com/user/Kahlil-D/media/RUSS/APositiveDevelopment.jpg.html

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Open Weekend

We are hosting on Open Weekend at Sanford Housing Co-op on the 8th and 9th of December. Titled “A Positive Development- Watergate”, we will be discussing our proposal to regenerate an empty site in Lewisham into a Carbon Negative, Energy Plus, Zero Waste social housing project.

ALL ARE WELCOME. FREE ENTRY.

We have a host of exciting speakers confirmed discussing a range of issues from sustainable architecture, the self-build model and apprenticeships, plus much much more.

Schedule of Talks

Saturday 8th December:

11am Introduction from RUSS and Living Space

11.20 am Jon Broom – the potential of Self-building and its history in Lewisham

11.40 am Tony Rich – the social benefit of apprenticeships

12am Q&A Open Discussion about the project. The aim is to highlight any issues or potential problems that need to be addressed.

1.30 pm LUNCH – food and refreshments will be provided

2.30 pm FILM  – ‘There’s No Tomorrow’ – Post Carbon Institute

3pm Dave Daye – First hand account of the transformative power of self-build, social housing project in Lewisham.

3.20pm Josef Coates-Davis – A look at inspiring, successful community lead initiatives around the world.

3.40pm – 6pm Workshops, discussions and games

Sunday 9th December

11am Paul Capel – An introduction to the concepts of ‘Positive Development’ and ‘Cradle to Cradle’

11.40 am Gary Grants – A look at Ecosystem Services

12am Design Workshop lead by Gary Grant, Q&A and discussion of potential SOLUTIONS to problems and issues raised.

1.30 pm LUNCH

2.30 pm James MacDonald – Housing Co-operatives and how they work

2.50 pm – 6pm Workshops, discussions and games

Address: House 0, Sanford Walk, New Cross Gate, SE14 6NB
Time: Open 10am – 6pm

Hope to see you there!

Check out the facebook event invite for map:

http://www.facebook.com/events/166303186847634/?fref=ts

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United Vibrations new EP ‘We Never Die’ OUT NOW!

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Wow! Imagine this was your supermarket. The future of Urban Agriculture.

For more info check out the webpage.

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We are looking for empty property and land…..do you know somewhere?

We are looking for potential sites to create our first zero waste, carbon negative social housing project. Do you know anywhere? Is there and empty piece of land or derelict property near you? If so please get in contact with us here: info@theruss.org

Give us the address and we will check it out.

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The short hand version. 300 secs to break it all down.

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Very informative video about global energy, food and economic situation. Take some time out to watch it, then show your friends and family

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Community Share Issue

We are now issuing non-profit community shares in RUSS! This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who wants to get involved and be part of a community project that will have a lasting positive impact on the whole community and our environment.

For information on how you can become a shareholder and member of RUSS please click on ‘Community Share Issue’ on the above menu or click HERE

 

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Fundraising for RUSS through music!

Click image to read article in the 'Ecologist' about United Vibrations and RUSS.

Pleased to announce we have had an article published on the ‘Ecologist’ website about our story so far.

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