In the rapidly changing modern world, people should think about what their excessive consumption leads to. In order for a person to live in harmony with himself, he needs to live in harmony with nature.
Creating a sustainable eco-residence in a specially protected natural area is an urgent task that will help solve the problem of environmental pollution and begin to develop a sustainable community. This design challenge requires the creation of a completely self-sufficient eco-village that will allow both people and nature to use the same space and revolutionize our way of life, providing a completely independent lifestyle with minimal impact on the environment, while preserving the amenities and technologies of modern everyday life. An important factor in this project is understanding how the village will maintain a self-sufficient lifestyle and how each dwelling will fit into a broader self-sufficient community.
The Aiguamols de l'Emporda Natural Park is an ideal example of the coastal wetlands of the Mediterranean, it is the second largest wetland area of Catalonia included in the Ramsar Convention for the Protection of Wetlands.
The natural heritage of the park is a space of coexistence of water, earth, man and nature. The mosaic of interdependent ecosystems, the special natural wealth makes these wetlands a genuine oasis. The Bay of Roses offers refuge to birds during the strong winds of Tramontana. The entire coastal strip of the park consists of extensive coastal beaches.
Goal:
To create an example of a sustainable life of a community of people in harmony and harmony with the natural environment.
The goal is to work with this incredible landscape to create light and inconspicuous buildings that connect man and nature.
To create a self-sufficient social eco-system providing a lifestyle with minimal impact on the environment;
To develop residential modules and public spaces harmoniously integrated into the natural environment, while maintaining sufficient comfort of modern life;
To offer constructive and engineering solutions that meet modern environmental requirements.
Ecology:
• Improvement of green infrastructure: creation of new green zones and restoration of ecosystems to improve biodiversity and preserve natural resources.
• The development of sustainable farming methods and the transition to organic and local food production.
• Implementation of innovative waste management and energy efficiency systems to reduce environmental impact.
Heritage:
• Preservation and restoration of the historical and cultural heritage of the region.
People:
• Creating a comfortable and healthy living space using environmentally friendly materials and energy-saving technologies.
• Providing access to nature and opportunities to interact with the environment through large panoramic windows, terraces and public gardens.
• Support of educational programs and initiatives aimed at transferring knowledge about environmental sustainability and the heritage of the area.
1. Public vegetable garden with the "Margalló" method:
• The main unifying factor of the village will be a public vegetable garden, where residents will be able to apply the "Margalló" method - sustainable agriculture, designed to preserve and restore natural ecosystems. This method includes the use of traditional knowledge and skills of local farmers, as well as the principles of agroecology and permaculture.
2. Environmentally friendly methods of cultivation:
• Within the framework of the "Margalló" method, natural and environmentally friendly methods will be used for growing vegetables. This may include collecting rainwater for irrigation, using organic fertilizers, and mulching to preserve moisture in the soil. It will also be preferable to choose plant varieties that are adapted to local climatic conditions and require a minimum amount of water and fertilizers.
3. Public space and visitor center:
• There is a public space in the center of the village, which serves as a meeting place and social interactions of residents. A visit center has also been created, where research and educational programs dedicated to the restoration and conservation of wetland ecosystems will be conducted. There will also be a place in this space for growing plants that are used to restore ecosystems.
The aim of this concept is to create a sustainable eco-village where residents actively participate in the conservation and restoration of the biodiversity of Aiguamolls de l'Empordà. The project will focus on the application of sustainable cultivation methods and the use of local knowledge.
Artistic and imaginative solution
Each house becomes a part of the natural landscape, as if inextricably fused with the environment.
The rack-and-pinion structures used in architecture are like fancy reed stems, smoothly passing from the water into the sky. They create the impression of harmonious movement and attractiveness, like the breath of nature itself. The houses fit
seamlessly into the landscape, preserving the natural elements of nature and emphasizing their beauty. The use of wood as the main building material gives the village warmth and naturalness, and also captures carbon, contributing to ecological balance.
Such an artistic solution of the design concept embodies the desire for harmony and human interaction with nature. It calls on the residents of the village of Emporda Polis to enjoy and protect the natural environment, become a part of it and admire its beauty and wealth.
The design concept of the eco-village of Emporda Polis on the Catalan coast includes an artistic and imaginative solution that creates the interaction of the architecture of the houses with the surrounding nature.
Vertical screens in the form of a filter: The architecture of the houses provides for the use of vertical panels, which serve not only a decorative function, but also filter the view of the terraces of each house. These panels are made of wood and have different densities, which allows you to create the effect of shelter from the sun and wind. They give homes a sense of privacy and create a harmonious interaction with the surrounding nature.
The shape of houses with built-in vertical panels is uniformly repeated in parapets and pergolas. This gives the buildings a general structure and visual integrity, and also allows you to control the direct view from the terraces of each house.
As a result, the houses in the village of Emporda Polis have attractive architecture that harmoniously combines with the surrounding nature. Vertical screens and light filters create cozy and comfortable spaces on the terraces, providing protection from sunlight and wind, while preserving views of the surrounding beauty of the Aiguamolls de l'Empordà wetlands.
The buildings will be pre-fabricated using wooden portal frames and will be completely lined with local wood, which will be left untreated to fade and settle in the natural environment over time.
Planning, design, engineering solutions
1. Standardized modular construction system:
• A standardized modular construction system will be used as the basis of the settlement's construction. This will allow pre-manufacturing, mass production and packaging of building components and materials. The modular system will also provide the ability to disassemble and replace components, reuse and recycle them during the life of the building. This will help minimize waste and give residents more freedom and flexibility in changing and modifying their homes.
2. Environmental strategy:
• When designing houses, an environmental strategy will be used, including passive solar heating of premises and water, passive ventilation, high insulation and air tightness. Additionally, solar panels will be installed that generate electricity to power homes and irrigation systems. A system for collecting and using rainwater will be developed for watering plants and other needs of the village. It is also possible to install a wastewater treatment system to minimize pollution of tidal basins.
3. Shared resources:
• Shared parking with electric vehicles will be organized in the village so that residents can use them as needed, instead of each household having its own car. This will help reduce the number of cars on the roads and reduce carbon emissions.
The purpose of these engineering solutions is to create a sustainable eco-village, where a balance will be maintained between the use of resources and the preservation of the natural environment. By using a standardized modular construction system, energy-efficient technologies and shared resources, the village will become a model of sustainable development.
Conclusion
The work was devoted to creating an example of a sustainable life of a community of people in harmony and harmony with the natural environment. The goal was to develop a self-sufficient social eco-system that provides a lifestyle with minimal impact on the environment. For this purpose, the design object and scientific literature were studied, analogs were
analyzed, and constructive and engineering solutions that meet modern environmental requirements were proposed.
The concept of "Sensory Horizons" is based on the reflection of the five human senses in the environment, with an emphasis on the harmonious combination of unique landscapes, sounds of nature, tastes of local food, the possibility of interaction with nature and the smells of the sea breeze. This approach makes it possible to create a sustainable eco-village in which residents actively participate in the conservation and restoration of the biodiversity of Aiguamolls de l'Empordà.
The basic principles of the concept include a standardized modular construction system, the use of sustainable materials and structures, passive solar heating, rainwater collection and use, wastewater treatment, as well as the use of renewable energy sources, including solar panels.
The project also offers a public space including a research center and a space for growing plants to restore ecosystems. There is a shared parking with electric vehicles in the village, which helps to reduce carbon emissions.
Thus, the design concept of the eco-village of Emporda Polis on the Catalan coast embodies the idea of creating a harmonious combination of man and nature. It strives for balanced development, conservation of biodiversity and sustainable use of resources, contributing to the creation of life in harmony with the environment and contributing to the preservation of natural heritage for future generations.
