Eco Optimist Ltd
Green solutions for housing and living
Madeira Island
Bringing the Future into the Present
About Us
EcoOptimist Lda is a Swiss-Portuguese company domicilied on the green Island of Madeira.
Our challenge is to do everything we can to be able to offer the eco-responsible innovations of the future today.
We represent eco-responsible high-tech companies that are leaders in their fields and we develop our own solutions and projects in collaboration with world-renowned research institutes.
Products of the future
already available
Biotekt
Building the future in bio architecture
BIOTEKT USA, LLC, established in Florida in 2009, is a pioneering American company specializing in earth-sheltered construction systems. Founded by Manuel Lago Granger, an architect and ecologist, BIOTEKT is known for its patented systems, ECOSPHERE™ and OASIS™, offering innovative solutions in prefabricated, modular earth-sheltered building using composite materials.
BIOTEKT is on the path to revolutionizing the sustainable construction industry, with ongoing projects spanning the United States, Mexico, Europe, Reunion Island, and promising prospects in Asia and Australia. Our commitment is to create a lasting difference in housing and sustainable construction practices worldwide.
Turbulent
Low head, Eco-friendly hydropower inspired by nature
The Turbulent team comprises a diverse and multi-cultural group led by two co-founders hailing from Belgium. Jasper, holding Master degrees in Finance and Law, partners seamlessly with Geert, a Master in Electromechanics and Intelligent Mobility. Their collaborative journey began in 2012 during a start-up challenge, and since then, they’ve attracted talent from across Europe, Asia, and South-America, covering IT, sales, marketing, and product development expertise. Additionally, Turbulent benefits from a robust support network of experienced advisors and consultants.
Notably, the Turbulent team has achieved significant milestones, securing Seed funding and Belgian and European research grants since 2015. They are also recipients of support from prestigious programs such as the European Horizon 2020 program, the iMinds/IMEC incubator, StartIt@KBC, Start-up Chile, and Parallel 18.
Kumulus Water
Your drinking water from sun and air
From water scarcity to water abundance… until the whales are back to the desert.
The water distribution company of the future. At Kumulus, we design, manufacture and operate machines that create potable water using solar energy and humidity in the air. Our machines are digitally connected and can be controlled remotely, offering the possibility of decentralized and fully autonomous access to drinking water.
SwissHydro
The future of natural water treatment
SwissHydro is a pioneering water treatment solution that revolutionizes the way we manage and optimize our water resources. At its core, SwissHydro employs a unique process where water is subjected to controlled disturbances, effectively dissolving stubborn calcium deposits into fine aragonite powder. This innovative technology not only ensures the removal of encrusted minerals but also neutralizes harmful bacteria, reduces corrosion, and prevents scale buildup along the entire length of pipelines.
One of the standout features of SwissHydro is its autonomy, requiring minimal maintenance and avoiding water wastage. SwissHydro not only saves energy costs and optimizes water systems but also extends the lifespan of hydraulic installations. In essence, SwissHydro is paving the way for a more sustainable and efficient future in natural water treatment.
Wasp
We are dreamers, we are manufacturers, we are makers: let’s start with 3D printing to save the world
WASP’s journey began with the development of PowerWASP, a versatile 3D printer that milled wood and aluminum and could also print ceramic mixtures. Subsequently, they introduced the Delta WASP range of 3D printers, offering precision and versatility for various printing needs. Notably, the LDM WASP Extruder expanded their capabilities for ceramic materials. In 2015, WASP unveiled the BigDelta, a massive 12m high printer for home construction, following extensive research. They continued to innovate with the release of the Maker Economy Starter Kit in 2016 and the collaborative Crane WASP in 2018, capable of 3D printing houses. WASP’s core mission revolves around 3D printing and sustainable, self-financed projects aimed at revolutionizing production and building « zero-mile » homes with low energy consumption and renewable energy sources.
« The measure of intelligence is the ability to change »
Albert Einstein
Projects in progress
or planning
Eco social village experimental of Madeira
If you are only curious or perhaps interested in joining this beautiful and exciting adventure, contact us.
3D printed house in PET
Eco-friendly homes printed by drone with recycled PET from the oceans.
On a global scale, it is estimated that the amount of plastic in the oceans is now between 75 and 199 million tons (which represents 85% of marine litter), and that 24400 billion particles of microplastics are floating on the surface of the oceans. (June 27, 2023)
We have decided to tackle this problem at our own level by removing large quantities of plastic waste from the oceans by using them to print eco-responsible 3D houses at low prices and with high thermal insulation potential. Indeed, we limit the environmental impact to a minimum, since our 3D printed houses are completely covered by a green cover, like a roof garden.
Also out of concern for the environment, we decided to use printing drones to limit civil engineering logistics by avoiding the use of construction machines and their impact on the soil. By also limiting the intervention of many trades on the site or the use of scaffolding, concrete and iron.
The challenge was enormous !
You want to know how we’re going to do it in 90 seconds ? Then watch this little movie!
Eco Optimist Airline
Madeira – Porto Santo
We cannot change the past, but we can build the future.
When we learned about the arrival on the market of the ALICE electric aircraft produced by the Israeli company EVIATION, it seemed obvious to us that this new futuristic high-tech aircraft is the ideal means of transport to offer a regular low-cost shuttle service several times a day between the Portuguese islands of Madeira and Port Santo, 60 kilometers apart.
This new aircraft, with a capacity of 9 seats and a range of one thousand kilometres, fits perfectly into the eco-responsible policy carried out by the authorities of these two islands.
It will allow you to reach the magnificent beach of Porto Santo Island from Madeira in just a few minutes, which is considered one of the most beautiful in the world.
In order to bring this project to life quickly, we have assembled a special team that includes several aircraft pilots. We approached the relevant authorities as well as the regional tourist offices. The preliminary market study seems to show that this project is not only viable, but that it has a high potential for investors to return.
A complete file is available for those who want to join us to share this fantastic and avant-garde adventure worthy of the one experienced by the pioneers of civil aviation at the beginning of the last century.
for more information about the electric plane www.eviation.com
Contact-us to find out more !
A Special Thanks to Our Partners
