The project developer, IZKA İnşaat, is positioning it as the world’s first fully self-sufficient luxury residential complex, according to the Anadolu Agency.
The project combines energy-efficient construction, solar power generation, a closed-loop water system, aquaponics, and digital infrastructure management. The developer states that the concept was developed over six years with the participation of scientists, engineers, architects, and nutritionists.
On the company’s official website, One Planet Habitat is described as an integrated ecosystem that combines energy independence, water security, food production, and sustainable architecture.
The project is designed to be self-sufficient in resources
According to the developer, One Planet Habitat will function as a comprehensive system in which key resources are produced or managed directly within the settlement.
Specifically, the project calls for on-site solar power generation, rainwater harvesting, controlled use of groundwater, and the reuse of treated graywater. Aquaponics, as well as smart greenhouses, orchards, and other elements of local agricultural production, are planned to be used for food production.
According to the project’s stated parameters, each household is expected to receive up to 800 kg of 30 types of vegetables and 500 kg of 30 varieties of fruit per year, as well as about 75 kg of fish and shrimp. In addition, the project is expected to produce eggs, dairy products, and honey.
These figures are currently projected characteristics stated by the developer and will require practical verification after the complex is completed.
The company also states that AI-powered infrastructure will manage energy, water, and food cycles, adapting resource use to residents’ daily routines.
Construction is planned to meet the Passive House standard
One of the project’s key features will be the application of the Passive House standard, developed by the Passive House Institute in Germany.
This standard is based on five core principles: highly effective thermal insulation, energy-efficient windows, the absence of thermal bridges, an airtight building envelope, and controlled ventilation with heat recovery.
According to the international platform iPHA, as of July 2026, more than 55,300 buildings had been certified according to the Passive House Institute’s criteria.
IZKA İnşaat states that One Planet Habitat will be the first instance of this approach being applied at the level of an entire settlement in Turkey. The homes are also planned to feature triple-pane windows, ventilation systems with heat recovery, and air filtration. The developer claims that the airtight construction will significantly reduce external noise levels.
Self-Sufficient Housing Becomes an Economic Issue
The One Planet Habitat concept emerges amid growing attention to energy efficiency and sustainability in the construction sector.
According to a report by the United Nations Environment Programme published on May 19, 2026, buildings and construction account for about 37% of global CO₂ emissions. At the same time, the sector plays a significant role in the global economy, accounting for 11–13% of global GDP, according to UNEP estimates.
In this context, self-sufficient residential complexes can be viewed not only as an architectural experiment or a segment of luxury real estate, but also as an attempt to combine several objectives: reducing dependence on external energy systems, more efficient water use, local food production, and lower operating costs.
However, the economic viability of such a model will depend on construction costs, the maintenance of complex engineering infrastructure, and the extent to which the claimed self-sufficiency can be achieved under real-world conditions.
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