This is the Start Page for a group developing the technology for Eco Villages. There are a number of earlier pages on the subject which can be found here


Eco Villages, and ecologically appropriate habitat more generally, present us with the opportunities for wholistic well-being in a sustainable, supportive environment. This adaptive principle invites the integration of modern technical capabilities and cumulative scientific knowledge with the natural environment and its organic tendencies, towards an harmonious and hospitable enclave. While frequently built "from the ground up," ecovillages may well evolve from and/or within existing systems of habitation, even the extremely urbanized. Utilizing design solutions from a growing collection of proven technologies, ecovillage implementations simultaneously address threatening social, environmental, political and economic instabilities with practical, scalable and lasting effect. This Wiki forum may serve as a meeting place, knowledge base, fount of inspiration, open source collaboratory and more, advancing these crucial considerations.

Systems

  • Frameworks--legal, philosophical, ethical, etc.
  • Infrastructure--key practical considerations

Tools

  • Web Portals--extensive or well-linked internet sites facilitating the design, implementation, and cultivation of Eco Habitat projects
  • Tech Tools--useful free/open-source products

Projects

  • Eco Villages--proposed, forming and existing
  • Ecovillage networks and alliances--see OECNet

Challenges

  • Discussion Fora--links to online discussion groups and forums which may address relevant topics