This is an example of ‘design by research’ and ‘research by design’ process. We especially concern three aspects: mobility infrastructure, water management and green energy. The master plan is base on the strategies resulted from research process.

The master plan for the community is to create a self-sufficient unit in respect of mobility, water and energy. The same idea can be applied to the whole isle of Kinmen. Hence, whole Kinmen can be self-sufficient.

In the analysis, we have some conclusions:
1. Mobility
The mobility network in Kinmen is not concentric, so does urbanization. In response, we propose an isotropic slow network base on bicycle and electronic vehicles in order to replace the fuel based vehicles. Several supply nodes for water and electricity are chosen to support the system.

2. Water
Ironically, Kinmen isle is lack of water due to seasonal precipitation and the topographical condition. We propose a distributed water storage system to cover the concentric water reservoirs.

3. Energy
Strong sunshine and wind provide the opportunity to build up green energy system in Kinmen. There is adequate space for solar panel and windmill to generate energy in the planning site. With sufficient equipment, it is possible to have a net-zero energy community proposed here. On the economic side, the energy industry can also be the substitute for agriculture.

It is not impossible to have a net-zero community in Kinmen concerning the technology support. What matters is the policy that really go for it. The effect is generated in our research proposal. Unfortunately, we were not able to put this proposal into practice. There are many other concerns and interests involved. However, this experience gets our team deeper into the subject and we did learn from this. In a long term, the concept of a self-sufficient unit can still be the inspiration for a net-zero isle, Kinmen.