Few transformations will have such a profound impact on the appearance and functioning of our future landscapes as the coming energy tran¬sition. Gradually, in accordance with European ambitions (emit 80% less CO2 in 2050 than in 1990), we will have to switch from a fossil based society towards more sustainable renewable energy sources, which will gravely impact our daily environment.
In the book ‘kWh/m2’ an urgent but underexposed design issue is ad¬dressed. In this book H+N+S researches, designs and visualises the spatial aspects of the energy metabolism: from energy production to use, from past to present to future, from individual households to the European continent.
Four site specific regional designs (Northern Netherlands, Rotterdam, Arnhem, and the former Dutch, Belgian, and German mining area) give an overview of the manner in which energy can be integrated in spatial design and actually add quality to our everyday environments.
Desk research by H+N+S shows that the potential for a varied and complete renewable energy provision is present. The opportunities are mapped and calculated up to a European scale level, and translated in a logical ‘casting’ of sub-areas. Together with a proposal for the expansion of a energy network, a promising perspective arises of the future sustainable energy household.
| Tipologia | Planejament |
| Promoció | Privada |
| Localització | Groningen, Drenthe, Limburg, Rotterdam, Arnhem, Suïssa |
| Àrea | 100000000000 m² |
| Any inici | 0 |
| Any finalització | 2014 |
