Purpose : ECOWEEK

MISSION

ECOWEEK was created with the passion to change people's habits.
ECOWEEK mission is to raise awareness on environmental issues, Climate Change and to promote the principles of environmental and social sustainability.

ECOWEEK programs on sustainable design, circular economy and public participation, are inspired by the vision of Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy and other leaders in their field, to empower young professionals to act with and for the benefit of their communities.

ECOWEEK message is habits change, climate change. Because when we make conscious choices daily and seek practices that are more friendly to people and the Earth, we can collectively protect the balance of ecosystems and protect life on the planet - including our health and well-being.

PRINCIPLES

1. Doing is Knowing Listening to speakers is not enough. This is why ECOWEEK combines hands-on action in every possible occasion, in addition to listening to experts and to learning from them about best practices. "Doing is knowing" as the act of doing breaks the barrier of understanding and accelerates learning.

2. Doing learning together There is no better way of learning when you try to explain to others. This is why ECOWEEK workshops are interactive and collaborative.

3. Learn from each other Practicing sustainable design is complex as it incorporates many disciplines. This is why ECOWEEK workshops are multidisciplinary, and combine different backgrounds, languages and cultures, so that learning is multi-layer and multi-disciplinary.

4. Apprenticeship Learning from the experts is the best way for a head-start in the field of sustainability. This is why at ECOWEEK we invite the best to lead workshops on sustainable design.

5. Experimenting and pushing the boundaries There is no better way to find creative solutions than experiment and brainstorm. This is why at ECOWEEK workshops we encourage teams to test ideas, to develop ideas, even develop older ideas and take them a step further. Through this process, designers can learn and understand both the importance and sensitivities of different aspects of sustainable design and architecture.

6. Work with the community To benefit the communuity, it must be part of design process and decision making. This is why at ECOWEEK public participation and public dialogue is built-in in the process of design. Regardless the size of the project or the time limitations. Therefore, ensuring that the workshops intervention will have a positive impact on the community and the place.

7. Taking action Working with a community is beneficial. But that does not diminish the opportunity for each one to take positive action to protect the environment and to ensure sustainability.