Another possible great resource, The New Alchemy Institute is located on the Cape as well. They are strong proponents of the bio-shelter concept. Many of their projects manage to successfully integrate residential programs within structures that are also able to produce a bountiful stock of goods: aquaculture, subsistence crops, herbs, flowers, etc. The concept may be a little progressive to be a useful model for us but I think this is a good direction to be thinking in.
Here is a link to a .pdf of some of the completed projects from their site:
http://nature.my.cape.com/greencenter/pdf/BiosheltersofNAI.pdf
We should definitely go and visit. It sounds really interesting.
ReplyDeleteThat is beautifully sculpted and the wave applies to the "Nautical element" of Cape Cod's history.
ReplyDeleteLet's file that.