Co-op Villages - the next evolution
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 8:14 am
A friend gave me this book and is certainly a subject I am interested in. Namely how can we totally transform the way we live and the footprint we have on this earth. I think the book has merit, a lot of merit, and it would be very interesting to go and see how they are doing in Florida, where a prototype village for 500 people has been created.
However the book is poorly edited, and lacks creative flair. What I mean by that is they seem determined to have a LOW COST village, no matter what it looks like. I thought it reminded me of Army Barracks. I do believe that with careful selection of a site, and clever architectural design, one can build lower cost, if not low cost homes. But I don't think I would be willing to move into this village. I like a bit of comfort, and a bit of "harmony" and style. They try to make out that by sharing we can reduce the number of appliances we use, such as washing machines and dryers. Yeah I get that, but they then suggest 30 people can use 2 of each. Huh?
ISBN 978-0-9794865-0-0
http://www.co-opvillagefoundation.org
Actually it looks like although the book was published in 2007, that they STILL are not off the ground. Thats a clear vote the formula is not attractive enough.
hugs
Geoff
However the book is poorly edited, and lacks creative flair. What I mean by that is they seem determined to have a LOW COST village, no matter what it looks like. I thought it reminded me of Army Barracks. I do believe that with careful selection of a site, and clever architectural design, one can build lower cost, if not low cost homes. But I don't think I would be willing to move into this village. I like a bit of comfort, and a bit of "harmony" and style. They try to make out that by sharing we can reduce the number of appliances we use, such as washing machines and dryers. Yeah I get that, but they then suggest 30 people can use 2 of each. Huh?
ISBN 978-0-9794865-0-0
http://www.co-opvillagefoundation.org
Actually it looks like although the book was published in 2007, that they STILL are not off the ground. Thats a clear vote the formula is not attractive enough.
hugs
Geoff