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/
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
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:
For more info check out the webpage.
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.
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
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.
