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| ===== Eco-efficiency Measures for Sustainability ===== | ===== Eco-efficiency Measures for Sustainability ===== | ||
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| - | This chapter deals with specific measures to minimize the environmental footprint. An overview of the most important aspects of sustainable development and eco-efficiency. | ||
| - | The eco-efficiency measures for sustainability provide a foundation for understanding our environmental responsibility and resource efficiency.// | ||
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| * Cork insulation is a key element, as it is harvested without cutting down trees, making it a highly renewable resource. It also absorbs carbon dioxide during its lifecycle and is fully recyclable and biodegradable. In addition, cork provides excellent thermal and acoustic insulation, which reduces the need for extra energy use inside the capsule. | * Cork insulation is a key element, as it is harvested without cutting down trees, making it a highly renewable resource. It also absorbs carbon dioxide during its lifecycle and is fully recyclable and biodegradable. In addition, cork provides excellent thermal and acoustic insulation, which reduces the need for extra energy use inside the capsule. | ||
| * Hemp insulation further strengthens the environmental profile. It is a fast-growing, | * Hemp insulation further strengthens the environmental profile. It is a fast-growing, | ||
| - | * The material layering is designed to maximize performance while minimizing environmental impact. Hemp is placed in the outer layer, where its breathability and moisture-regulating properties help protect | + | * The material layering is designed to maximize performance while minimizing environmental impact. Hemp is placed in the middle |
| * Wooden framing and plywood components are also renewable and have a low carbon footprint. Wood stores carbon throughout its life and can be reused or recycled at the end of its use. Flexible plywood was specifically chosen for the shell because it allows curved shapes with minimal material waste, which is ideal for the capsule’s form. | * Wooden framing and plywood components are also renewable and have a low carbon footprint. Wood stores carbon throughout its life and can be reused or recycled at the end of its use. Flexible plywood was specifically chosen for the shell because it allows curved shapes with minimal material waste, which is ideal for the capsule’s form. | ||
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| From an economic perspective, | From an economic perspective, | ||
| Based on global market data, cork insulation typically ranges between 17 €/m² to 22 €/m², while hemp insulation is around 10–25 €/m², depending on thickness and supplier. | Based on global market data, cork insulation typically ranges between 17 €/m² to 22 €/m², while hemp insulation is around 10–25 €/m², depending on thickness and supplier. | ||
| - | Timber is commonly priced at approximately 400 €/m³ to 800 €/m³, which translates into low-cost structural elements when processed into smaller sections. These values are consistent with industry data reported by organizations such as GreenMatch[(GreenMatch2025)] and Timberlot[(Timberlot2025)]. | + | Timber is commonly priced at approximately 400 €/m³ to 800 €/m³, which translates into low-cost structural elements when processed into smaller sections. These values are consistent with industry data reported by organizations such as GreenMatch [(GreenMatch2025)] and Timberlot [(Timberlot2025)]. |
| Durability plays a major role in economic sustainability. Materials like plywood and solid wood provide strong structural performance, | Durability plays a major role in economic sustainability. Materials like plywood and solid wood provide strong structural performance, | ||
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| By combining multiple functions such as insulation, structure, and comfort into a limited number of materials, the design avoids unnecessary complexity and reduces overall resource consumption, | By combining multiple functions such as insulation, structure, and comfort into a limited number of materials, the design avoids unnecessary complexity and reduces overall resource consumption, | ||
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| ==== Social ==== | ==== Social ==== | ||
| Bloem capsule is designed to create a positive and inclusive experience while supporting key social aspects such as community, education, equality, justice, social resources, health, well-being, and quality of life. | Bloem capsule is designed to create a positive and inclusive experience while supporting key social aspects such as community, education, equality, justice, social resources, health, well-being, and quality of life. | ||
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| - | The primary materials used wood, cork, and hemp are renewable and have relatively low embodied energy compared to synthetic alternatives. Cork and hemp contribute positively by absorbing CO₂ during growth, reducing the overall carbon footprint. Wood components also act as carbon storage throughout their lifespan. Additionally, | + | The primary materials used wood, cork, and hemp are renewable and have relatively low embodied energy compared to synthetic alternatives. Cork and hemp contribute positively by absorbing CO< |
| __Transportation and assembly:__ | __Transportation and assembly:__ | ||