A sustainable town needs more than just beautiful homes — it needs a reliable backbone of utilities that respects the environment while providing modern comfort. At Open Source Town, our infrastructure has to be designed as a closed-loop system: efficient, resilient, and adaptable.
Water: Collection, Retention & Purification
We treat water as the precious resource it is.
- Rainwater collection: Our rooftops and surfaces funnel rainwater into underground cisterns.
- Retention systems: Natural ponds, reservoirs, and smart storage tanks balance supply during droughts and heavy rains.
- Purification: Drinking water passes through multi-stage filtration — from sand and charcoal to UV treatment — ensuring safety and taste.
- Greywater reuse: Lightly used water from sinks and showers is filtered and recycled for irrigation and technical use.
Electricity: Gain & Distribution
Our energy system blends local autonomy with grid connection for stability.
- Solar panels and wind turbines provide the bulk of our electricity.
- Sand and water-based thermal storage allows us to capture excess heat and release it later, reducing reliance on external energy.
- Smart microgrids balance production and demand, while keeping essential services online even in case of outages.
Heating & Cooling
Comfort in every season is achieved with minimal environmental cost.
- Geodesic dome architecture reduces heating and cooling needs through natural insulation.
- Heat pumps and seasonal thermal storage keep buildings warm in winter and cool in summer.
- Passive design — shading, natural ventilation, and green landscaping — ensures comfort without excess energy use.
Waste: Collection & Processing
We manage waste as a resource.
- Separation at source: Organic, recyclable, and residual waste are collected separately.
- On-site processing:
- Organic waste is composted or fed into biogas units.
- Plastics and metals are sorted for local reuse where possible.
- Outsourcing where inevitable: Hazardous or non-recyclable waste is sent to certified external partners for safe handling.
The Closed-Loop Vision
Our utilities infrastructure connects seamlessly:
- Water and waste cycles regenerate the land.
- Energy systems store, balance, and distribute power efficiently.
- Heating, cooling, and architecture reduce overall demand.
Together, these systems make Open Source Town self-reliant, future-ready, and an inspiring model for sustainable living.