Specialists from Tyumen State University have developed the concept of an eco-friendly city for the Arctic. The project is based on a combination of the principles of a smart, sustainable and eco-city using biodegradable materials and advanced technologies. Tyumen State University scientists have proposed a model of a “green” Arctic city that combines the best practices of sustainable development, environmental friendliness and modern technologies. For construction in harsh northern conditions, researchers recommend using innovative materials such as eco-Lego blocks, sandwich panels and 3D printing. Particular attention is paid to the biodegradable polymer – chitosan, which is suitable for creating residential modules.
Experiments have confirmed that chitosan can withstand extreme frosts and is completely recycled without harm to nature. Scientists suggest using moss-treated material as thermal insulation. These solutions make urban structures safe and environmentally friendly.
The concept provides for flexibility: the city can be “pulsating” – with a changing population depending on the season, and also mobile – with prefabricated and biodegradable buildings. An important aspect is minimal impact on the fragile Arctic ecosystem.
The development of Tyumen scientists opens up new opportunities for the development of the Arctic, taking into account the environmental and social characteristics of the region. The introduction of such technologies can become an impetus for the development of a “green” economy in Russia.
Source: naked-science.ru
Photo: View of the Arctic Trefoil base / © Mil.ru, ru.wikipedia.org
