Announcement - Findhorns Eco-Building experiences on-line
From: Heidi Wrighton (heidiheronbay.demon.co.uk)
Date: Mon, 3 Mar 1997 14:48:57 -0600
Technical Guide up during month of March.

In March(starts 4th March) at the EVIS site(www.gaia.org) you will be able
to share in the experiences of the Findhorn Foundations Ecological building
programme. This is a good opportunity to get an overview of their
programme, or to just read information about their particular 'tested'
methods of building.

The easiest way to access these pages is to visit
http://www.gaia.org/evis/whatsnew.html
There will be approximately 3 articles per week during March -  from the
book Simply Build Green, a Technical Guide to the Ecological Houses at the
Findhorn Foundation. In displaying these articles I'll be following the
order of the table of contents but only using some of the topics within
each section .(below)

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SIMPLY BUILD GREEN

Technical Guide to the Ecological Houses at the Findhorn Foundation

The Eco-Village Project at the Findhorn Foundation in Scotland has
generated an enormous amount of interest from individuals of all levels of
experience: from architect, engineers, builders to the do-it-yourself or
self-build enthusiast who want to live in a more sustainable way. Simply
Build Green offers a detailed description of the theory, practice and
products used in the Eco-Village Project and is presented as both a working
and reference document which will be a help both to people with a general
interest as well as specifically to those in the building professions.


John Talbott is a registered professional engineer and technical consultant
to the Findhorn Foundation. He was responsible for the ongoing planning of
the Ecological Village Project, and has worked with a number of other
professionals in developing the various ecological features of the
buildings, including the unique system known as the Breathing Wall. He has
also initiated the development of renewable energy systems and was
responsible for the erection of the Foundation's first 75kW wind generator.
He is currently helping to build Europe's first "Living Machine", a natural
method for waste water treatment using whole eco-systems.

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CONTENTS:

Preface Letter - Jonathon Porritt
Acknowledgements


Section 1  -  Introduction
Who This Technical Guide is For
The Findhorn Foundation
Introduction to Ecological Building
Ecological Building
Building Biology - Baubiologie
Original Brief for the Foundation's Eco-Houses
Principal Features

Section 2  -  Construction Types
Introduction
Foundations
Floor Construction
Wall Construction
Roof Construction
The 'Breathing Wall'
Structural System
Building in the Round


Section 3  -  Materials
Introduction
Timber
Stone
Clay
Insulation
Composite Boards/Sheet Materials
Plaster and Plasterboard
Copper
Turf
Floors and Floor Coverings
Paints and Preservatives


Section 4  -  Energy
Introduction
Insulation and Overall U-Values in Walls, Roofs and Floors
Solar Energy in Buildings
Passive Solar
Active Solar
Glazing
Heating Systems Lighting
Appliances
Wind Energy and Other Renewable Energy Sources

Section 5  -  Other Features
Introduction
Services and Infrastructure
Siting and Geopathic Stress
Radon Protection
Water Conservation
Waste Water Treatment
Recycling of Rainwater
Electrical System and Electrostress
Shared Facilities
Cost Considerations
Retrofitting Existing Buildings

Appendices
Ecological Ratings of Materials from Baubiologie
Energy Requirement to Produce Various Materials
Comparison of Common Insulation Materials
Sponsors and Suppliers
References and Book List
Eco-Villages and Sustainable Communities

                                The Eco-village Information Service
http://www.gaia.org
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Eco-Village auditing will provide a measuring rod for existing villages and
communities to compare their current status with ideal goals for
environmental, cultural, and social sustainability. The process of village
auditing will be an exploration of the qualities needed to bring mankind
through the 21st century.
Your community/eco-village is invited to participate in an audit or to just
take a look at the structure of the audit, we're looking for comments and
input.      http://www.gaia.org/thegen/evaudit/index.html

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                                            heidi [at] heronbay.demon.co.uk,
heidi [at] gaia.org 


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