The carbon-neutral Steigereiland 2.0 was designed and constructed in accordance with the 'cradle-to-cradle' (C2C) principle, which in part proposes that all synthetic materials used in the construction process be non-harmful and non-toxic and able to be used over and over again in their intended or original form rather than 'downcycled' into a lower-grade product.
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The warmth and homeliness of Steigereiland 2.0 belie its very sophisticated design and mechanisation. A very real example of an energyneutral house, it testifies to the fact that comfort and individuality need not be sacrificed for the sake of sustainability.

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