INTERMISSION - PROJECT 1 - INDIVIDUAL PROJECT ONE STATEMENT

INDIVIDUAL PROJECT ONE STATEMENT

Consumerism and capitalism drives us quickly into an unsustainable future. People with the power to make a positive world contribution are blinded by a comfortable lifestyle so have little connection with real issues. There is evidence of overpopulation around the world currently and a large percentage is unable to receive a basic level of human needs; eating, breathing, moving, making and dwelling. Natural resources are almost depleted the price for these grow exponentially, causing a spike in unemployment, poverty and social upheaval. A Society dependent on the current social model now need to adapt and re-skill themselves without access to basic human needs (eating, breathing, moving, making, dwelling). We understand the environmental devastation caused by agriculture, mining and dams to basic ecosystem services, climate and bio-diversity. Decentralisation of cities will occur as the energy required to feed the dense population will not be possible so they need to move closer to resources. Low energy transport will need to be addressed by new technology, rail, or foot. The typical household structure will need to be addressed to allow maximum accommodation for minimal material & energy use. People will need to care for the ageing population. The world population will need to be address as an influx of climate and political refugees around the globe. Shelter, education and integration into society will need to be provided for all the people. A place for eating, breathing, moving, making and dwelling will have a built form.  A diversity of people coming together to form smaller communities bring them closer in terms of strength and shared knowledge, skills and resources. By living with a barter system, the global economy will not affect socially strong communities around the globe. By learning from the mistakes of the past we can improve the future. We explore these issues through BOB, (Billions of Beings).