THE FAMILY HOME

What is in a Ecovillage Home?

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!

BE DIFFERENT

It is no secret that ecosystems around the world are failing.

EcoVillage Project Kenya would rather be part of the solution than the problem. And, let's face it, wouldn't it be great to have a beautiful home and a breathtaking landscape to enjoy while we are at it!

The newest apartment complexes are nearly void of any tree cover. What little renewable solution added to these new developments are the classic solar water heaters. What about grey water recycling? solar back up systems? Water harvesting?

The bottom line is: our country has less tree cover; water; and viable land. Today's property developers are not doing enough to provide their clients with living spaces that combat climate change. Nor are they doing anything to reverse it.

Is it the responsibility of the property developer?

We at EcoVillage Project Kenya say, resoundingly, yes!

Developers around the country are building our future and as they do so, they are systematically cutting down trees, carpeting our soil with cement and not doing much to help future generations with sustainable living solutions that conserve what little we have left.

Be different. Choose to live in a way that gives back and leaves something for future generations. An eco village by design considers the local environment when planning for the inhabitants and their needs, today and tomorrow.

Be different and choose to be part of a system that provides a healthier choice - produce; peaceful and serene environment; connection to nature and a break from the hustle and bustle of the big city.

Be different.

There is no clear how-to-create an eco village. However, the Gaia Trust say that "through personal commitment and change in lifestyle, ecovillagers are building living models of the future in harmony with nature."

The EcoVillage we plan to create will be one with a living space that will model a revolutionized rural home that provides a healthy way of living amongst like-green-minded, while offering a source of income, an option to share our methods and an opportunity to replicate across the country.

Be different. Make a permanent change...or consider supporting us.

Be different. Join the conversation!