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Education and Events It is crucial for the greater acceptance and implementation of concepts related to sustainable architecture that educational opportunities be provided. Both traditional formal schooling as well as informal, hands-on training are important. Finding these educational resources can be a daunting task, with few institutions offering curricula that is focused on truly sustainable values, although this is changing. Students and the general population are demanding that architects and other professionals be trained in the principles of sustainable architecture, and some institutions are responding to this. On this page you will find access to many programs and events where you can learn about this all-important field. Specific workshops and events are listed on their own page, whereas on-going workshop opportunities and links to institutions of higher learning can be found here. Some of these are even available as on-line courses. These listings are incomplete, so if you know of something that could be listed but isn't, please let us know. There is a bulletin board of announcements that relate to sustainable architecture. Some books related to teaching or learning various aspects of sustainable architecture are also listed. |
RESOURCES LINKS TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING INTENTIONAL COMMUNITIES WITH WORKSHOPS ARTICLES: |
Understanding Sustainable Architecture by T. J. Williamson, Helen Bennets, Antony Radford, 2002. This is a is a concise review of the assumptions, beliefs, goals and bodies of knowledge that underlie the endeavor to design environmentally sustainable buildings and other built environments. The authors set out a coherent framework within which they discuss the important ethical, cultural, and conceptual issues of sustainable architecture. Through a series of self-reflective questions, the importance of ecological, social, and built contexts is argued, and problem framing is linked to succesful practice.
Sustainable Leadership by Andy Hargreaves and Dean Fink, 2005. In Sustainable Leadership, the authors address one of the most important and often neglected aspects of leadership: sustainability. The authors set out a compelling and original framework of seven principles for sustainable leadership characterized by Depth of learning and real achievement rather than superficially tested performance; Length of impact over the long haul, beyond individual leaders, through effectively managed succession; Breadth of influence, where leadership becomes a distributed responsibility; Justice in ensuring that leadership actions do no harm to and actively benefit students in other schools; Diversity that replaces standardization and alignment with diversity and cohesion; Resourcefulness that conserves and renews leaders' energy and doesn't burn them out; and Conservation that builds on the best of the past to create an even better future. This book is a volume in the Jossey-Bass Leadership Library in Education a series designed to meet the demand for new ideas and insights about leadership in schools. "What a pleasure it is to read a book that discusses education and schooling within the context of the natural and human environment that shapes them. In straightforward language, the authors teach us how to sustain educational renewal without sidestepping a powerful truth: things left ill- or unattended deteriorate." John I. Goodlad, president, Institute for Educational Inquiry, Seattle, Washington "This book makes a deep impression because it is both timely and powerful. Andy Hargreaves and Dean Fink write with clarity and passion about the need not only to develop leadership but to make it sustainable. This is leadership for the long term not just the immediate, for all schools not just for some." Steve Munby, executive director, UK National College for School Leadership. |
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Ecological Literacy : Educating our Children for a Sustainable World by Michael K. Stone and Zenobia Barlow, 2005. Reorienting the way human beings live on the Earth and educating children to their highest capacities have much in common, say the thinkers and educators behind this groundbreaking book. Both endeavors must be viewed and pursued in the context of systems: familial, geographic, ecological, political. And our efforts to build sustainable communities cannot succeed unless future generations learn how to partner with natural systems to their mutual benefit. In other words, they must become "ecologically literate." With contributions from distinguished writers and educators, such as Fritjof Capra, Wendell Berry, and Michael Ableman, Ecological Literacy marries theory and practice based on the best thinking about how the world actually works and how learning occurs. Parents and educators everywhere who are engaged in creative efforts to develop new curricula and improve children's ecological understanding will find this book to be an invaluable resource.
Learning by Building: Design and Construction in Architectural Education by William J. Carpenter, 1997. Learning by Building challenges today's architects and students to experience the energy and creativity of construction. Based on the example of famous architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier, who considered construction an integral part of the design process, "design-build" is standard practice in growing numbers of today's architecture firms. Architect and professor William J. Carpenter explores ways to integrate construction into architectural education, bridging the gap between theory and practice—between designing and building. Mr. Carpenter traces the history of construction in architectural education, from medieval times, to Jefferson's Monticello, to the German Bauhaus. He cites twentieth-century artists such as Richard Serra and Donald Judd, whose work is generated by the process of making; like the artist, "the architect should be immersed in the potential of construction." Ten in-depth case studies of schools that have incorporated design-build into their curriculum illustrate how construction studios help future architects learn real-life pragmatics and collaboration. Through text and photographs, Mr. Carpenter recounts the diverse experiences of high-profile schools such as Cranbrook and Yale University, providing models for other schools that wish to include design-build in their curriculums. Mr. Carpenter also gives a helpful outline of the practical details involved in design-build, such as team issues, legal issues, and built applications of the process. Learning by Building is a wake-up call to architects and students alike to immerse themselves in the process of architecture—to rediscover, or witness for the first time, the excitement of building.
Changing Architectural Education; Towards a New Professionalism by Simon Pilling, 2000. Examines and discusses contemporary architectural education, illustrating, through the use of case studies, how educators have responded to the need for changes. Also discusses design-studio teaching, a method thought to enhance attitudes and skills in communication and teamworking.
A Sampler of Alternative Homes: Approaching Sustainable Architecture . This two-hour DVD, produced by Kelly Hart, provides an overview of sustainable building concepts. You can enjoy a look at a fascinating variety of homes and the creative people who built them! Discover how passive solar design and environmentally low-impact materials can be used to create comfortable and economical homes. See the use of both traditional materials, such as adobe, and innovative materials, such as papercrete and earthbags. This program offers a wealth of information about construction details and other considerations. It covers adobe block construction, piled adobe (similar to cob), rammed earth, both load-bearing and post and beam strawbale, earthships, earth-sheltering, cordwood, thin-shelled concrete domes, papercrete, earthbags, hybrid structures, and recycling various containers for housing. To watch a streaming video introduction to this program, click here.
For a VHS videotape of this program go to the STORE.
Ecological Design And Building Schools: Green Guide to Educational Opportunities in the United States And Canada by Sandra Leibowitz Earley, 2005.
This comprehensive guide features an annotated listing of schools and educational centers offering programs in ecological architecture and construction. Included also are a 10-year overview of sustainable design education, tables comparing school programs, and listings of instructors, green building organizations, selected textbooks, and publicly available curricula.
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Building the Future Today by John Clem, 2000. In this book you will find information regarding: building a healthier home, safer home; placement of the home upon the building site; alternative building materials and construction methods; effective insulation methods; the environmental aspects of building materials; the basics of passive solar heating, and much more.
Green Building: Project Planning & Cost Estimating by RS Means, 2002. Green Building involves energy- and resource-saving strategies, such as low-E windows, reflective roofing, solar technologies and efficient HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems. Green building also means using healthy, recycled and renewable materials like certified lumber, low-VOC finishes and natural fibers – along with practices such as xeriscaping and daylighting. This book gives you the whole picture, with the information you need to:*Identify, compare, and specify green materials and systems. *Learn about LEED, Energy Star and other recognized rating systems. *Take advantage of financial incentives and funding resources. *Determine the cost of green products, and calculate energy savings and payback periods. The book also features a Green Building Cost Data section, with over 120 pages of cost data on sustainable materials and systems, which includes many new products and materials, their primary green attributes, and installed cost. Plus 8 Case Studies that demonstrate the challenges, costs, and rewards of notable green building projects.
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The New Ecological Home: A Complete Guide to Green Building Options, by Dan Chiras, 2004. As homeowners become more environmentally savvy and demand ecological choices, a new generation of architects and builders is emerging, intent on creating warm and inviting homes that cause only a fraction of the environmental impact of conventional building methods. The New Ecological Home provides an overview of green building techniques, materials, products and technologies that are either currently available or promise to be in the near future. There are chapters on green building materials, earth-sheltered architecture, passive solar heating and cooling, sustainable approaches to water and waste, energy efficiency, and environmental landscaping. Chiras sets the record straight on the vast potential for passive heating and cooling and provides a resource guide, recommendations, and a green-building checklist. He provides a wealth of up-to-date, practical information for homebuyers, owner-builders, and anyone interested in building for a sustainable future. Dan Chiras is a leading authority on green building and renewable energy options, and is the author of The Solar House and The Natural House, which Earthship inventor Michael Reynolds has called "a much needed, unbiased encyclopedia of sustainability that will put wind in the sails of our future."
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Sustainable Homes : 26 Designs that Respect the Earth by James Grayson Trulove, 2004. Each of these "eco" houses is unique. Some tread lightly on the site by nestling into the land. Others are designed to be extremely well suited to the climactic zones in which they are built. Many use materials that do no harm to the environment—materials that are recycled, salvaged, or harvested. The houses featured in Sustainable Homes are designed by today's top architects such as Obie Bowman, Fernau and Hartman, Hanrahan and Meyers, and Lake/Flato. They reveal how much the parameters of ecological design have expanded in just a few short years. Over two dozen individual houses are featured -- from locations as diverse as a Canadian cove to the Arizona desert, from Kansas plains to the Norwegian coast, from California bluffs to South Carolina wetlands -- each described through descriptions, photographs, plans, drawings, and schematics. |
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Living Homes: Sustainable Architecture and Design by Nora Burba Trulsson, Suzi Moore McGregor, 2001. For those who want a beautiful home that also reflects an environmentally conscious lifestyle, the 22 residences featured in Living Homes prove that it's possible to have the best of both worlds. In this lushly photo-graphed book, the authors take readers on a visual tour of stunning earthen homes. They explore a rammed earth neighborhood, a two-story Victorian-style straw bale house, and a recycled concrete coastal retreat, among other alternative living spaces. Meet the architects and owners, read their stories, learn what inspired them, and explore their beautiful gardens and décor. Terrence Moore's striking photographs capture the exquisite interiors and exteriors and showcase the picturesque landscapes that create such magnificent backdrops. With profiles of adobe, rammed earth, straw bale, and reinvented materials in both their historical and contemporary applications, Living Homes is a visual inspiration and vital guide to sustainable architecture and alternative materials.
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Ecohouse, Second Edition by Sue Roaf, 2003. Ecohouse 2 tells you how to design low energy, environmentally friendly buildings. It provides the foundations for building design in a warming world, and shows how to take the first step towards the zero-carbon emission buildings of tomorrow. Sue Roaf is famed for her approach to design and her awareness of energy efficiency. Here she reveals the concepts, structures and techniques that lie behind the realization of her ideals. By using her own house as a case-study Roaf guides the reader through the ideas for energy efficient design or 'eco design'. This second edition, a follow up to the best selling original, introduces new sections including earth sheltering and reed beds. It also explores 24 case-studies of ecohouses from around the world. It is an ideal comprehensive reference for architects, designers and their clients, as well as self builders, who wish to help make sustainable design a reality. |
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Sustainable Architecture White Papers, published by the Earth Pledge Foundation, 2001. This book brings together leading voices of architects, designers, planners, educators, manufacturers, and journalists who are each a part of the sustainable design movement. One contributor, Samuel Mockbee, writes, "The smart architect thinks rationally about a combination of issues including sustainability, durability, longevity, appropriate materials, and sense of place. The challenge is finding the balance between environmental considerations and economic constraints." Sustainability is being addressed, increasingly, as something that involves not just the physical but also the social, institutional, and spiritual aspects of life on earth. This volume is a valuable guide, from the practical to the visionary. |
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Green Architecture by James Wines, 2000. This book gives an excellent historical and philosophical account of the shifts of human settlements and explains the necessity of a change in attitude towards our built environment and its intrinsic relationship with its natural context. Many examples and a variety of projects, attitudes, perspectives, and approaches to the environmental problems back Mr. Wines view that there is no alternative, that a green architecture must become a basic constant and not remain a mere superficial trend. We already possess the knowledge and the technology to rebuild paradise on earth. We now need a growing, global conciousness and the wisdom necessary to move forward. James Wines puts up the various - and often irreconcilable - concepts of environmentally-friendly architecture for discussion, making a case for an architecture that not only focuses on technological solutions, but also tries to reconcile man and nature in its formal idiom. |
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Good Green Homes: Creating Better Homes for a Healthier Planet by Jennifer Roberts, 2003. Creating a good green home isn't just about conservation, about using less or saving more-although that's certainly part of it. It's about creating better homes that are easier on the environment, less expensive over the long term, and more delightful to come home to. That's the message Jennifer Roberts wants to share in Good Green Homes, the ultimate new guide for people who want to live in comfortable, healthy, environmentally conscious homes. |
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Green by Design: Creating a Home for Sustainable Living by Angela Dean. There is no “one-size-fits-all” plan for so-called “green” homes; rather, there are universal principles of design that can be applied to individual tastes and needs. Architect Angela Dean offers a variety of ways to incorporate green building into your home, including using healthy building materials such as straw bales and natural flooring, taking advantage of local materials and resources, reusing gray water for landscaping, and incorporating passive solar design. Her goal is to teach people how to think about building sustainable homes.
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The Ecological Design Handbook by Fred Stitt (Editor), 1999. This one-of-a-kind collection of "green" writings--from seminal figures such as Paolo Soleri and Buckminster Fuller, to unsung pioneers of alternative materials and experimental methods, to experts around the world--makes possible for the first time a grand overview of ecological design in architecure and planning. It's also an unparalleled source of much-needed inspiration, job-simplyfying details, and how-to's for the real-world structures and plans that are an everyday part of your work. Covers everything from alternative energy source hardware to design...aesthetics...permaculture...energy-saving retrofitting...interior air quality...hybrid construction materials...cohousing... bioremediation... and infrastructure.
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Strawbale Construction Curriculum (Facilitator Guide) by Chris McClellan, Owen Geiger, 2006. This book was created by the crew at "Builders without Borders" as a guide for facilitators of workshops on strawbale construction. There is a lot of good information imbedded within the text, but the focus is really on the techniques and processes of instruction in this particular field. Green Development: Integrating Ecology and Real Estate by Rocky Mountain Institute, Alex Wilson, Jenifer L. Uncapher, Lisa McManigal, L. Hunter Lovins, Maureen Cureton, William D. Browning, 1998. "Green building"--the trend toward more environmentally responsible construction--has become a popular movement among architects, but it is less well understood by the developers and owners who control funding. This book is the first to demonstrate the advantages of green development, using case studies of developers and owners who built environmentally responsible projects that have delivered superior financial rewards. If you're a developer, architect, planner, contractor, lender, or city official, this book speaks your language. Every stage of the development process is examined in detail: market research, site planning, design, approvals, financing, construction, marketing, and occupancy. Also included are lists of project statistics and contacts, books and other information sources, and development strategies. Based on 80 case studies drawn from Rocky Mountain Institute's extensive worldwide research and consulting work, Green Development distills proven procedures and practical lessons that work in the real world.
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Green Architecture: An International Comparison by Brian Edwards, 2001. Green is the major architectural movement of our time. Throughout the world architects are producing sustainable buildings, united solely by their desire to preserve the environment and precious natural resources. Rather than a universal style, conforming to a common language, green architecture is open to local and individual interpretation. Moulded by a whole range of forces - climatic, cultural, professional and social, it is ultimately an architecture of great richness and complexity. This title cuts across cultures and building typologies, and includes architecture from diverse geographical regions. There are special features on South Africa, Austalia, Singapore, Hong Kong, The Netherlands and North America, as well as essential introductory essays. Work is brought together, with little-known buildings being published alongside those of world-famous architects. The volume is interspersed by 'Green Questionnaires', which, offer a unique insight into the view of premier international architects on this subject. |
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Sustainable Architecture: Low Tech Houses
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Construction Ecology: Nature as a Basis for Green Buildings
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European Directory of Sustainable and Energy Efficient Building 1999: Compnents, Services, Materials
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Energy Efficient Buildings: Architecture, Engineering, and Environment
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Green Building Materials: A Guide to Product Selection and Specification
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Sustainability at the Cutting Edge: Emerging Technologies for Low Energy Buildings
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The Green Imperative: Natural Design for the Real World
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Green Building Guidelines: Meeting the Demand for Low-Energy, Resource-Efficient Homes
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Planet Earth Home: The Ultimate Self-Sufficient Home for any Location in the World
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Smart and Sustainable Built Environments
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The Green Braid
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Tropical Sustainable Architecture: Social and Environmental Dimensions
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Sustainable Design: Ecology, Architecture, and Planning
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LINKS TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING ecosainstitute.org ECOSA Institute offers a 3 month immersion program in Ecological Design/Architecture that may be worth up to 15 credit hours with an articulation agreement between schools. |
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SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE builderswithoutborders.org non-profit devoted to sustainable archtecture around the world. architectureforhumanity.org a nonprofit promoting sustainable solutions through competitions, workshops, educational forums, and partnerships with aid organizations. housealive.org specializes in workshops on Natural Building, Design and Appropriate Technology. naturalhomes.org lists workshops conducted around the world relating to all aspects of natural building. naturalbuildingschool.org Ancient Earth School of Natural Building in Washington State offers many workshops as well as an Apprenticeship Program. ecosainstitute.org The ECOSA Institute offers summer workshops of one month each. The first workshop teaches methods and materials used in sustainable construction, and provides academic and hands on experience in sustainable design and construction. melc.us The Medocino Ecological Learning Center sponsors workshops on many aspect of living sustainably. yestermorrow.org Since 1980, Yestermorrow has been one of the only design/build schools in the country, teaching both design and construction skills. earthhandsandhouses.org offers a number of workshop each summer in Poland on such topics as earthbags, straw bale, earthen finishes, sculpting, overview of natural building..etc. The summer workshop dates are always posted in February and are 3 days long and cost 100 Euros. homegrownhideaways.org features workshops on earthbags, cob, strawbale, tember-frame, natrual plasters, etc. EARTHEN MATERIALS naturalbuildingschool.org has offered workshops on earthbag building, cob, and other techniques. kleiwerks.com workshops on cob, slipstraw, earthen plasters, bamboo, etc. Seven Generations Natural Builders this group promotes natural building (especially cob and straw bale) through workshops and other assistance. cobcottage site for The Cob Cottage Company features information and resources about building with cob. cobworkshops.org lists many workshops featuring cob in North America. naturalhomes.org lists workshops from around the world related to cob. naturalhomes.org lists workshops from around the world related to adobe building. earthedworld.co.uk a fine, informative site about cob, listing workshops, forums, and an extensive photo gallery. Groundworks Becky Bee's site has pictures and information about cob and workshops. housealive.org This site is mostly focused on cob, and offers information and workshops that "empowers people to build affordable homes that are responsible and beautiful through the use of natural design and building techniques." barefootbuilder.com has information about cob and sponsors cob workshops in Tennessee mudgirls.ca A women's cobbing cooperative in Canada that offers workshops, etc. adobealliance.org Simone Swan's Adobe Alliance promotes earthen architecture, especially that inspired by the work of Hassan Fathy, through information and workshops. eartharchitecture.org features information and sponsors workshops on all types of earth building. sirewall.com and terrafirmabuilders specialize in insulated rammed earth, and offer workshops and information about this innovative approach to building. naturalbuildingschool.org Ancient Earth School of Natural Building in Washington State offers many workshops as well as an Apprenticeship Program. nnmc.edu Northern New Mexico Community College at their El Rito Campus has a program of education about adobe constuction. cobtogether.com specializes in cob, light straw-clay, strawbale, and natural plasters adobebuilding.com describes a unique system for molding stabilized adobe bricks...they also occasionally sponsor workshops. proyectosanisidro.com conduct workshops on cob and strawbale in Tlaxco, Mexico, east of Mexico City. losguayabos.org conducts adobe workshops near Guadalajara, Mexico.
caneloproject.com Bill and Athena Steen's lovely site devoted to their work with strawbale building and the use of natural plasters; books, videos, articles and workshops are available. grisb.org The Geiger Research Institue of Sustainable Building features workshops and a strawbale certification program. imagegypsy sponsors workshops and provides information about women building with strawbales. earthnstraw.com features news, workshop listings, and a forum on strawbale building. naturalhomes.org lists workshops from around the world related to strawbale building. cobtogether.com specializes in cob, light straw-clay, strawbale, and natural plasters proyectosanisidro.com conduct workshops on cob and strawbale in Tlaxco, Mexico, east of Mexico City.
cordwoodmasonry.com Rob Roy's Earthwood Building School site, focuses on cordwood masonry and earth sheltering. naturalhomes.org lists workshops from around the world that relate to cordwood construction. EARTHBAGS karacadir A couple conduct regular workshops in sustainable building with earthbags in San Migel de Allende, Mexico. earthhandsandhouses.org does at least one earthbag workshop each summer in Poland. The summer workshop dates are always posted in February and are 3 days long and cost 100 Euros. calearth.org Nader Khalili's earthbag works. naturalhomes.org lists workshops from around the world that relate to earthbags. naturalbuildingschool.org Ancient Earth School of Natural Building in Washington State offers many workshops as well as an Apprenticship Program.
naturalstonesite.com is an unusual site offering a book, training courses in stonework, and various types of stones from Canada.
heartwoodschool.com the Heartwood Building School teaches classes in traditional timber framing. foxmaple.com Fox Maple School of Traditional Building's Joiners' Quarterly naturalhomes.org list workshops from around the world related to wood construction. cordwoodmasonry.com Earthwood Building School teaches a Timber Framing for the Rest of Us workshop once a year in the Spring.
bluerockstation.com of Ohio sponsors many workshops related to skills for building earthships.
solarenergy.org Solar Energy International on-line courses. ownerbuilderbook.com information about the book, forums, workshops, etc. naturalhomes.org lists workshops from around the world related to renewable energy.
ecowaters.org promotes workshops, sells plans, and provides information about graywater reuse, rainwater havesting, and compost toilets. permaculturenow.com The Wilder Institute was created to promote and support permaculture education and design around the world. Permaculture Institute of Northern California discusses of what permaculture is all about and presents lots of workshops. naturalhomes.org list workshops from around the world related to water conservation and permaculture. ecosainstitute.org The ECOSA Institute offers summer workshops of one month each. One of these teaches Permaculture and water management, and provides academic and hands on experience in sustainable design and construction. |
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Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage, Missouri Earthaven, North Carolina Emerald Earth, California The Farm, Tennessee Huehuecoyotl, Tepoztlan, Mexico The Lama Foundation, New Mexico |
Lost Valley, Oregon O.U.R. Ecovillage, British Columbia Proyecto San Isidro, Tlascala, Mexico Sirius Community, Massachusettes |
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