Melena Velba And Friends

Ecovillage / Earthaven

photo by Gerry Canavan

COMMUNITY ': EARTHAVEN
http://www.earthaven.org/

PLACE OF CREATION: Black Mountain, North Carolina / USA

POPULATION: Approximately 60 people (willingness to accommodate and to incorporate new residents)

YEAR CONSTRUCTION: 1994/1995

political organization: Self-management

ECONOMIC ORGANISATION: Independent income / the community taking steps to develop its own economy and their livelihoods.

spatial organization: 320 acres (model eco-village), about 30 buildings made of natural materials (mainly wood for the frames, curtain walls in clay and straw and recycled tires.) Privacy Zones, areas for group visitors .

dodgebus Photo / Dan K http://www.flickr.com/photos/dodgebus/tags/ecovillage/page3/