fact, and have engineered a solution that’s bigger than the problem. Every building is sitting on a bank of thermal storage and geo-cooling. With our patented C.O.R.E. Technology, or Continuous Omnidirectional Radiant Energy, the building itself becomes a thermal processor, able to draw on a reservoir of summertime heat in the winter, and ambient cooler temperatures constantly available in the soil, for summer. Simply put, heat rises and travels in the path of least resistance. Inside of a domed structure, the “path of least resistance” leads it directly to the center of the top of the structure—the “zero point.” At this point, we can choose to collect, store, and reuse this thermal energy for heating, or purge it from the structure, preventing heat gain while allowing the ambient temperatures of the Earth to cool the entire building. Through this revolutionarily simple application of thermodynamics, this is all achieved by the utilization of one fan; allowing the maximum amount of work output for the least amount of energy input. Our technology creates a building template that heats and cools itself with no power consumption. The C.O.R.E. Technology is made from mass-producible components, with cradle-to-cradle foresight, utilizing a fraction of materials and time to construct. With advancements in façade technologies, these structures can be integrated into traditional markets and cultures. Not only do they heat and cool themselves, but, due to their tensegric and load-baring integration, they easily withstand winds in excess of 250 mph; providing safe sanctuaries in the event of hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes. Such a comprehensive building template is not currently available in the construction industry.

Describe the critical need your solution addresses.

To raise funds for the implementation of the housing application of our technology, we formed Sustainable Living Systems, Inc. Differing from traditional construction firms, our business model consists of partnering with existing builders and developers through subcontracting and licensing agreements. Within the last year, we’ve made much advancement toward this end, namely: building our team, completing the business plan and securities documents, rendering CAD drawings (the specialty hubs that allows our system to work), completed mathematical feasibility testing, filing the patent, creating our technology video, developing an extensive portfolio of Letters of Interest and endorsements, and receiving investments.

Beginning with the housing application, there are four stages of implementation.

Stage one—complete the current capital round for producing our specialty hub components and building the first model structures. The prize monies will be used directly for the production of these hub components, which are utilized in all C.O.R.E. applications.

Stage two—construct model homes in key market locations. Due to the demand for green homes in the Southwestern United States, this is our intended location for the first model homes.

Stage three—execute subcontracting and licensing agreements with existing developers. The execution, and continued development of licensing agreements, will allow for rapid national and international growth.

Stage four—expand strategic alliances for the implementation of the “sister applications” (see Question 3). We can begin this stage at the same time as stage two because, once the hub components have been produced, all C.O.R.E. applications are equally viable.

To date, we have numerous Letters of Interest relating to the individual stages. Just three include an 88,000 acre development in Tanzania, Africa interested in utilizing the designs as soon as available; a Letter of Intent from the largest developer in Costa Rica; and initial licensing negotiations with a Hawaiian-based distillation company.

Explain your initiative in more depth and its stage of development.

You’ve often heard that there is no magic bullet that heals the world’s woes; but when you have the ability to heat and cool a structure for free, it lends itself to a myriad of applications; directly solving the most pressing humanitarian problems of the world by providing local food; water; electricity; and shelter for those living in even the harshest of climates.

Imagine homes that work for people, rather than people for their homes. Imagine solar water distilleries converting agricultural levels of seawater into safe-water, with little more than the power of the Sun. Imagine biogas digesters that greatly increase the efficiency of converting bio-waste into an abundant source of electricity. Imagine greenhouses that grow produce year round, with a fraction of the traditional operating costs. Imagine no more; for the C.O.R.E. offers the seamless integration of technology and nature, benefiting local economies on a global scale.

How does your strategy and approach respond creatively and comprehensively to key issues?

Our management and advisory teams consist of passionate, knowledgeable, and experienced individuals.

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Sarah Perkins, Co-Inventor of the C.O.R.E. Technology and Founder of SLS, has over five years experience in sustainable design, studying in Denmark under leading experts; graduating top of her class in science, pre-engineering, and mathematics.

Joe Blundell, Co-Inventor of the C.O.R.E. Technology and Residing Mayor of Cliff Village, Missouri, was awarded the first Howard R. Swearer Student Humanitarian Award in Oklahoma. Joe’s devoted more than a decade to independent research of sustainable design; completing hundreds of hours of collegiate study.

David Stacey, SLS Business Consultant and DSI, LLC Founder, has over 25 years experience as a successful investment banker, building and managing billion dollar portfolios in corporate and asset based banking. With extensive management expertise, David’s an accomplished public speaker and business consultant.

EXTERNAL VALIDATION

Mark Victor Hansen, Co-Author of Chicken Soup for the Soul Series and Protégé of Buckminster Fuller, personally endorsed the technology, stating: “This is genius! You’ve completed Bucky’s vision for geodesics…”

Letters of Interest: Received over 50 letters from homebuyers, builders, and developers; many stating their readiness to build.

Reviewed: By nationally recognized solar award winner, Art Boyt.