Jul 9, 2010
The successful concepts of Symbiosis Global will be a direct result of the proper implementation and utilization of the materials and methods and the quality and appropriateness of the materials used. This particular branch will be the most quantitative and information intensive. The purpose of this branch is to give information on the products that will be used from individual materials to whole system designs. It represents the importance of the individual in selecting the choices that sustain balance with the environment.
This section will be devoted to the quality of information given to every product as it pertains to the following topics:
Optimal Resource Utilization:
- Defining Optimal
- Understanding the integration of various materials and methodologies
- Recognizing the big picture, whole, yet understanding the specific detail needs
Sustainability:
- The definition of sustainability
- How to determine sustainability
- The grading system of a sustainable product/concept
The short and long term effects of materials regarding:
- Humans
- All other forms of life and life systems
- The earth
Transportation:
- Mass transit
- Pedestrian and human powered vehicles
- Automobile
- Airplane
- Other vehicles
Energy:
- Solar energy-passive and active
- Alternative Fuels-vegetable oils, hydrogen, etc.
- Fossil fuels-the proper use of
Agriculture:
- Permaculture
- Organic and biodynamic