Sustainable Buildings For the Future Generations

Kikiwak's main objective is to promote sustainable and cost-efficient building and land development practices. When we fully implement these practices in our communities it will have a long-lasting impact on the people's complete well-being  physically, mentally and emotionally.


The building model we have come up with through extensive research into other sustainable builders worldwide. Will be a key contributor to the First Nations' housing, food, and water crises, as well as global homelessness

 The homes are run solely off green-friendly energy, solar, wind, and micro-hydro. The three building materials are air-crete, rammed Earth and cob. Cob has been used since prehistoric times and the oldest structures still standing are made from rammed earth.


We have chosen to build our first model out of aircrete. The benefit of aircrete is a very high R-Value rating, making the structure perfect for colder climates. It is also fire, mould, water, insect-proof, will withstand 265 mph winds, and earthquake-proof.


Another significant benefit these building takes a minimal workforce and building experience to construct. Also, there is very little wood used in these structures. It is very important at this time to limit the impact on our forests.


The building materials and green energy that will best suit the project will depend on the availability of the resources in your area.


In our model, a greenhouse is attached to the building. The greenhouse will help heat the home in winter by utilizing passive solar energy and producing fresh food all year round for the individual.


Right now, there is a significant food shortage globally. We are also dealing with genetically modified foods that are covered in pesticides and herbicides. These toxins have been linked to substantial health problems.


Another problem is carbon emissions linked to the transportation of food. We must learn to grow our foods even in small spaces in urban centers. You can use vertical gardening systems to produce a large amount of food in a small area. This will help slow down the amount of food being transported, in turn, lightening our carbon footprint.


Building model Example: aircrete building model will be 800 ft². The cost of the cement for the roof, foundation, and walls are less than $12,000 CDN. We will build this model for less than 40$ per square foot, which will include budget appliances, and amenities found in a simple home. Currently, buildings are being Built-in Nelson BC, Canada, at 400$ plus per square foot.


If the community can use the rammed earth or the cob method, it would be much more inexpensive. These building materials are almost free but require much more human resources.


Air Crete and these other sustainable building practices can be the key to the First Nations Housing, global homelessness, and food crisis.


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Below are some example videos of sustainable building techniques.