21 Jan Fun with Brainstorming at Boettcher Foundation Mastermind
Our second brainstorming Mastermind session was a great success at the Boettcher Foundation on January 14, 2016. Ten Boettcher scholars joined us to create the micro home of their dream and to detail what the Hub needs to be a community focal point.
Here are just a few items they’d like to have in Microtopia Village:
Not needing a car
Easy access to skiing
Location close to nature
Net zero & self sustainable
Roads & sidewalk never ice over
Community news
Community security
Tons of trees
Diverse Vegetation “Secret Garden”
Biking trails
Art in community
Close quality Education
Local & organic restaurants
Down to earth neighbors
Look Organic
Unique Architecture
Inclusivity
Flexible Building Code
Encourage diversity
Lake-River-Waterfall
Free things to do
Concert Hall
Dog park
Neighbors love each other
Housing for visitors
Close to good jobs
Community pool
Cool place to worship
Ball field-sports
The group broke into two sub-groups to discuss the specifics of Micro Homes in the first group, and the second group brainstormed about the Hub.
Here are a few of the ideas that the Micro Home sub group came up with for the ideal home for a Millennial:
Natural light
Big windows
Fireplace
Garage w/electric ports
Basement
Charging station
Sound proof
Open living space
Courtyard
Balcony
Yard
Roof deck
Wifi
Spacious kitchen
Large prep island
Eat on island
Breakfast bar
Vertical window sills herb area
Flat cooking surface
Community kitchen
Sky lights – glass ceiling
Bath tub w/jets
Steam/rainfall shower
Wrap around porch
Ivy on houses
AC geothermal
Variety of exterior styles
Theme neighborhood
Walk-in closet
Murphy beds
Heated tile bathroom
Outdoor eating area
Community grill area
Loft
Here are some of the Hub sub group brainstormed ideas for the “Community Center” of the Village:
Straw Bale
Walls filled with lava rock
Open floor plan
Library
Rec Center – Newstand/Concierge
Split info areas – Health; meeting spaces; information
Lots of balconies & roof top terrace
High ceilings
Lots of “outlets”
Cozy spaces
Coffee shop (local roaster)
Interactive architecture
Soft lighting
Happy warm colors
Digital – Smart Hub
Free Wifi
Rotating art displays
Awesome entry “Apple cool”
Clean
“Magic windows” – transition
Stage for Events – TED
Seasonally conscious architecture
Millennial “good food” restaurants
Team works on communication trends
Hub pet
Bike share
Sharing center for “stuff”
Shared car service
DIY center
Home repair (sharing)
Shared Services – by homeowners; electricians; plumbers
Everyone presented their findings with a skit about their top choices for the Hub and for Micro Homes.
Once again, we could have brainstormed for hours. We promised to have more brainstorming sessions in the near future!
If you’d like for us to come to your school, please contact Nicole@MicrotopiaVillage.com
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