Principles of7-Gen Communities

Principles of7-Gen Communities

7-Gen Communities reflect our commitment to sustainable development.

Our projects give careful consideration to the fundamental aspects of daily living that impact our environment.

We look beyond accommodations (and carbon) and consider future-friendly answers to common human needs, from connecting with neighbors, to commuting to work, to taking a walk in the park.

Ours remains a human-centric vision, but one that seeks closer harmony with the needs of our planet and future generations than typical developments – including those claiming green-building credentials. 

We have no one-size-fits-all design. Instead we integrate seven principles to suit the unique needs of people and place. In an arid climate, water conservation may top the priority list. In a spot with unreliable power — resilience will get higher priority.

Each of the following principles is part of planning a 7-Gen Community:

Each of the following principles is part of planning a 7-Gen Community:

Energy Resilience Features

Distributed energy systems powered by renewable energy sources can supply communities and feed energy back to a centralized grid to meet peak needs.

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Water-Conserving Design

The use and efficiency of one of our most precious resources, water, is given careful attention in our 7-Gen Communities.

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Low-Carbon Construction

Our innovative approach to reducing embodied carbon is a key aspect of building sustainable communities.

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Low-Carbon Transportation

Designing sustainable transportation options to reduce the carbon footprint of communities.

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Parks, not Parking

Innovations such as carousel parking within sustainable communities allows for the use of park-like green spaces where parking lots once dominated.

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Low-Carbon Operations

Building sustainable communities using renewable energy sources and green building methods for low operational carbon impacts.

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Minimal Agricultural Displacement

We aim to restore disturbed land, creating new urban assets with minimal disruption of foodland and natural habitats.

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Energy Resilience Features
Energy Resilience Features
Low-Carbon Construction
Low-Carbon Construction
Low-Carbon Construction

GOAL-BASED PARTNERSHIPS

A Trusted Partner for7-Gen CommunitiesTM

We invite investors, developers, technology providers, and government representatives to participate in our 7-Gen projects.