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Green Urbanist
#76: Community-led, Circular, Green Architecture with Jan Kattein @ The Paper Garden
Dec 16, 2023
Jan Kattein, Director of collaborative Jan Kattein Architects, discusses a circular building with 60% reused materials, built by 3000 volunteers. They highlight sourcing timber from Epping Forest, flexible design to suit available materials, and the future of sustainable architecture.
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- The Paper Garden project promotes circular building practices using 60% reused materials, engaging 3000 volunteers in sustainable construction.
- Global Generation's community involvement and leadership programs inspire environmental awareness and social responsibility among volunteers of all ages.
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The Paper Garden Project by Unkatain Architects
Jan Katain, the architect of the Paper Garden building in South London, focused on creating a sustainable educational space using 60% reused materials, with the help of 3,000 volunteers. The project aimed to promote circular building practices and engage the community in sustainable construction. The building incorporated unique elements like timber from Epping Forest, reclaimed windows, and cordwood walls, showcasing innovative and environmentally conscious construction methods.
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