Medium-Community Autonomy Kit (8-20 People)

For medium-sized communities or large families, this kit scales up the modular infrastructure to accommodate more people, with additional features for sustainability.

Contents:

• 2 Containers with:
  • 4 modular homes (foldable materials, larger than the micro kit).
  • Expanded solar setup (enough for 4-6 homes, plus common areas).
  • Aquaponics system (larger capacity for food and water production, supporting up to 20 people).
  • Advanced water purification system (enough for a medium-sized community).
  • Composting toilets for up to 20 people and integrated greywater systems.
  • Community tools and workshops (larger sets of tools for construction and maintenance).
  • Modular community space (for social gatherings, shared cooking, or workshops).

Synergy Games for Building:

• Community Collaboration Games: Members can engage in strategic planning games, where each player contributes ideas or solutions for the efficient use of resources.
• Building Simulations: Simulated tasks such as balancing solar energy use or managing waste and food production as a community. Successful teams unlock real-life implementation strategies that help with the kit’s setup.
• Ecosystem Creation Games: A collaborative effort to build a simulated ecosystem in the form of a virtual game. This game helps players understand how to balance resources and integrate systems such as aquaponics, energy, and water.

Art & Intention-Oriented Funding:

• Every community member can contribute art or creative works, which are linked to specific sustainable goals (e.g., regenerative agriculture, off-grid living). The art sales directly fund community growth and further expansion of the system to other areas.

Scientific Basis:

• Regenerative Systems: The kit promotes a circular economy that builds resilience in communities. Research shows that regenerative practices not only benefit ecosystems but also strengthen community bonds. (Source: "Regenerative Design for Sustainable Development" by John Tillman Lyle).
• Collective Intelligence: Collective problem-solving is integrated into the synergy games. Studies have shown that groups often outperform individuals when they collaborate effectively. (Source: "The Wisdom of Crowds" by James Surowiecki).

Estimated Pricing:

• Base Kit:
  • Modular homes (4-6 units): $20,000 - $35,000
  • Larger solar panel system (5-7 kW): $8,000 - $12,000
  • Medium-scale aquaponics system: $3,000 - $5,000
  • Comprehensive water filtration and composting systems: $3,000 - $5,000
  • Shared community space construction materials: $5,000 - $7,000
  • Tools and installation kit: $3,000 - $4,000
• Total: $42,000 - $68,000

Additional Costs:

• Transportation & Delivery: $4,000 - $8,000
• Setup & Support: $6,000 - $8,000 (professional setup, training, and integration).

Total Estimate for Medium-Community Kit: $52,000 - $84,000