In the Ecovillage we are planning to build in Ilkusemet, Kajiado, the family home can have up to 4 small additional structures (staff houses, storage/granary,cabin/den, etc.). Homes are built on upto two acres, and can be divided into four parts.
Like anywhere in the world, your home is your castle. At the Ecovillage, we require that it be an eco-house. What does that look like? You tell us. We have ideas but every owner can bring in their design and have it approved by all.
On of the important aspects we want to see:
- Must use sustainable building techniques, e.g.: earth bags, adobe, earth-ship, cob, etc..
- Must meet the building code set by local government and a part from concrete foundation, contain no more than 10% cement in the external building and zero cement in the internal finish
- Must be as passive energy as possible, by harvesting water, recycling grey water, having solar panels to meet energy needs, optional use of biogas and waste is directed to composting.
- Kitchen gardens must be organic, with no use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers.
At the ecovillage, we want you to think outside of the box. We want you to see your home as a showcase. An example of what is possible. Rather than following the designs we see in Nairobi that do not work with the land, we encourage each member to build something that uses nature as it's guide.Use sun light to brighten your spaces. Use the wind to cool your homes. Use natural material to keep you warm at night and in the cold seasons.
It is not necessary to bring in all your materials from outside. We challenge owners to use as much building material that is in their environment.as possible.After all, at the Ecovillage, we are striving to be part of the solution, not the problem.
If you feel the same, join us! We would love more like minded folk in our community!
