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Lecture

Post-carbon XL-M-S Manifesto

Description

This lecture presents a retroscalar manifesto exploring the post-carbon XL-M-S, showcasing the variability of post-carbon issues across different scales. It delves into the EMC2B approach, highlighting the five transitions every project must undergo. From large-scale sequestration challenges to urban low-tech architecture and micro-architecture prototypes, the lecture illustrates the journey towards a post-carbon era through practical projects and theoretical reflections.

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Ontological neighbourhood

Environmental science

Climate: Climate change mitigation

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