| Metric | Baseline (pre‑Kembaky) | Post‑Implementation | % Change | |--------|------------------------|---------------------|----------| | | 30 % of homes survive Category 4 cyclones | 85 % survive | +183 % | | Average household energy cost | US $0.22 kWh⁻¹ | US $0.07 kWh⁻¹ | −68 % | | Community participation in TEK workshops | 150 participants/yr | 1,200 participants/yr | +700 % | | Carbon sequestration (mesh production) | 0 t CO₂e yr⁻¹ | 12,000 t CO₂e yr⁻¹ | +∞ | | Local jobs created | 25 (construction) | 180 (production, maintenance, data analysis) | +620 % |
The Kembaky Mesh exploits from seaweed, granting tensile strength comparable to low‑grade plywood while remaining fully compostable within 12–18 months. Its production requires < 30 % of the energy of conventional cement‑based panels, dramatically cutting carbon footprints. kembaky
Launched in the early 1930s to provide a secure venue for factory and grocery workers to pool savings. kembaky