KÔN
KÔN = Heart
KÔN is the heart of FUTUR Design Principles, and Housing Systems. KÔN is born of our humanity. It reflects the holistic vision of FUTUR, both technically and aesthetically
— a regenerative life in harmony with EARTH.
Transitional Regenerative Living
It all begins at HÔM
We all know things cannot go on as they are.
Together we are called to create a regenerative future.
This is a process.
But where do we start?
Let us start at the place where we have the most agency for transformation.
Let us start at HÔM:
Transitional (adjective)
tran·si·tion·al
Marked by transition, involving, providing, or consisting of a passage, movement or change from one state, condition, subject, place, etc. to another
Regeneration (noun)
re·gen·er·a·tion
1) An act or the process of regenerating: the state of being regenerated
2) Spiritual renewal or revival
3) Renewal or restoration of a body, bodily part, or biological system (such as a forest) after injury or as a normal process
4) Utilization by special devices of heat or other products that would ordinarily be lost
Living (noun)
liv·ing
1) The condition of being alive
2) Means of subsistence: livelihood
3) Conduct or manner of life
Absolute Community
Community of Life
We can only build a regenerative future together.
We see communities coming to life that restore the land and create wild habitat, reinforcing biodiversity. Communities which provide themselves and their neighbors with delicious regenerative food and thrive in rich permaculture landscapes.
FUTUR understands itself as a part of the community of Life and carries this responsibility in its relationships with all its stakeholders — accountable to our customers, employees, community and EARTH.
Circular Economy
Business as usual is the problem.
A Circular Economy is the solution.
A Circular Economy is one which strives to eliminate waste and environmental destruction moving away from the current system of linear extraction, use, and disposal and towards a cyclical system of reuse, recycling, and regeneration.
It is a paradigm shift from life serving the economy to an economy which serves life.
FUTUR contributes to this shift by catalyzing reciprocal wellbeing in our economy by creating symbiotic relationships between people, the planet, and enterprise. We do this in the following ways:
- Turning waste streams into resources
- Planting more trees than we use
- Increasing bio-diversity where we build
- Providing equitable pay, benefits, and company ownership for our employees
Positive Human Impact
Being a part of the solution
FUTUR is here to empower positive human impact through applied and regenerative,
systematic, and purposeful, activity. We welcome all who wish to join us on this journey to a
regenerative future.
FUTUR is a catalyst, facilitating and empowering a relationship of reciprocal wellbeing
between our planet and us. It is a holistic vision for a new way of living, striving for harmony with
EARTH.
Positive (adjective)
pos·i·tive
1
a) Indicating, relating to, or characterized by affirmation, addition, inclusion, or presence rather
than negation, withholding or absence
b) Contributing toward or characterized by increase or progression
c) Real and numerically greater than zero
2
a) Having a good effect: favorable
b) marked by optimism
Human (noun)
hu·man
YOU ...hello Neo…
Join us in the regenerative revolution
Team
Eliot Livingston Wilson
Founder, CEO & Design LeadEliot’s passion for the past twenty years is rooted in developing real solutions for housing in the context of our ecological crises. Eliot studied architecture and fine arts in Germany, graduating with a BFA in 2016.
Isabel Church Livingston
Angel Advisor and AmbassadorWhile raising four sons as a single Mother, Isabel earned her BA in Creative Arts, and later, a Certificate in Fundraising Management. Working as a professional gardener for many decades she has become acutely aware of the dangerous environmental challenges we face, and the urgent need for change. As an Elder and board member of various cultural institutions, Isabel is moved to use her skills and experience to help facilitate the creation of a regenerative future.
Tom Rossmassler
Team Leader in Finance and Business StrategyTom brings to FUTUR his decades of knowledge and expertise in high-performance building and construction as well as real estate, acquisitions, development, and appraisal. Having started and operated two successful companies, Energia, a worker cooperative focused on building performance and HempStone, a natural, high-performance specialty subcontractor and consultant, Tom is helming FUTUR’s financial planning, creating a strategic balance between financial performance and sustainability initiatives.
Marius Amstutz
Construction ManagementOriginally from Switzerland, Marius is a trained timber framer and builder here in the Hudson Valley. He founded his company, Hudson Valley Timber Works and Restoration in 2019, and has been in business for himself as a general contractor for the past six years.
John Van Ness Philip
Legal CounselJohn is a graduate of Princeton and Columbia Law School. In practice for 30 years, John has extensive experience with startups and small businesses both in business formation and in handling their contract and litigation matters.
Peter Van Geldern
Team Leader in CommunicationsPeter comes to FUTUR as a visionary architectural design leader specializing in regenerative design with over 25 years of experience in running his own firm and creative agency. He is the Founder of UnFOLD a pioneer in sustainable micro-dwellings and affordable housing solutions. As Lead Communication Officer at FUTUR he focuses on ecological practices and sustainability strategies. As a national consortium organizer, he founded Shades of Green Network and currently the Hemp Hub, he connects his vast network of sustainable businesses with his expertise in dynamic governance leadership. Peter holds a BA from the Architectural Association in London.
Ray Madick
Team Leader in Manufacture and Distribution StrategyRay Madick joins FUTUR to mastermind and manage its sustainable manufacturing process, supporting its ultimate goal of mass production and product affordability. With decades of experience in domestic and international trading, sales efficiency, business development, and a solid understanding of the companies that manufacture and distribute products globally, Ray brings his ability to expertly forecast, organize, research, negotiate, and lead this process to FUTUR.
Andreas Schneider
Team Leader in SalesAndreas brings to FUTUR his experience as the co-founder and sales director of FedUpFoods to mastermind the sales of FUTUR’s dwellings to the global market. With a salesforce embodying the highest level advisorship and consultancy, FUTUR inspires homeowners, developers, and builders by allowing space for creativity and self-expression in design without sacrificing efficiency, affordability, or personal and planetary health. Our customers fall in love with their homes, how they’re made, the materials they’re constructed from, and their experience of living in healthy harmony with Nature.
Kerstin Janzen
Permaculture DesignKerstin has roughly 30 years of experience in permacultural landscape design and implementation as well as a BFA from Alanus University, Alfter, Germany.