Questions Posted by: Milton James, Elyons Thank you for your interesting questions. 1.) Key reasons that led to this idea: a.)The idea that our natural environment does not have many rectangular and ninety degree angle structures and that perhaps, the natural environment for man should be based on spherical trigonometry rather than lineal geometry. b.) There is a need world-wide for decent simple affordable housing. c.) That in fact this is the very simplest and strongest structure kknown to man. d,) That the concept is based on a molecular structure that is naturally ocurring and is identified as a Platonic Solid.
2.) What makes me think it can work? a.) Experience...I have built several of these structures and lived within and withstood hurricanes in Hawaii. b.) It can work because it is a good and beneficial idea with many inherent advantages. c.) There is a desperate need for something like this to work.
3.) Do I expect that my clients will be willing to pay for all the costs of developing the communities. Yes, in fact I do, why should they not pay? It would still be more affordable than other options! The clients would be employed by us as builders and would be paid exceptionally well so they can afford to pay for the facilities. The primary clients would be those that are employed and willing to buy the houses and transfer skills to others. By starting this way, we have a very reasonable opportunity to be sustainable. There is also a housing subsidy provided by government for the poorer citzens and this can be used as most of the payment with top-off financing available to qualified applicants.
4.) Would I expect help from government or other sources to finance the creation of additional facilities. The concept would be to alleviate poverty through profit with the development of enterprise and enterprise through development. Nevertheless any and all help would be welcomed from whatever source. Ultimately the concept must be self sustaining.
5.) Do I think this idea can be spread globally? Sure, why not? If we can demonstrate a more sane way of living and using resources into the 21st century that focuses on productivity instead of consumerism and we actually live in communities that produce a large quantity of our basic requirements in food and energy, wouldn't we all want to live like this?
6.) What are the key factors that would allow this to happen? a.) The demonstration of a sustaianable smart modern African digital eco- village. b.) The recognition that we need to use and embrace all the best practice technologies such as biogas, solar applications, photovoltaics, waterless sanitation, organic gardening, permaculture and indoor kitchen gardens.
7.) What are the steps for making this sustainable? To make this sustainable, everyone has to be a winner and everyone needs to profit. Therefore we need to create a model, a blueprint for replication of a sustainable and successful SMADEV (SUSTAINABLE SMART MODERN AFRICAN DIGITAL ECO-VILLAGE)
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