https://wiki.opensourceecology.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Jamie+clarkeOpen Source Ecology - User contributions [en]2026-04-24T06:14:34ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.39.13https://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=OSE_Europe/UK&diff=47311OSE Europe/UK2011-12-07T03:24:09Z<p>Jamie clarke: /* First OSE community in the UK */</p>
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<div>{{OSE Europe}}<br />
We are in the process of forming UK OSE Community. Please contact Eugene at: oseuk (dot) coop (at) gmail (dot) com<br />
<br />
=First OSE community in the UK=<br />
If you are interested in creating the first Open Source Ecology community in the UK, please add your name and contacts to the list. Please write "farmer" if you are a farmer interested in hosting OSE trial period, use of tools, in a need of help or "enthusiast" who is willing to commit yourself to working at OSE project or "supporter" who will be interested to come and help with whatever skills you have or difine yourself. We are aiming to unite a diverse group of people working towards common goal:<br />
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{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1"<br />
|+ First OSE community in UK<br />
|-<br />
! scope="col" | User page<br />
! scope="col" width="100" | Email<br />
! scope="col" | Chat/IM<br />
! scope="col" | Your involvement<br />
! scope="col" | Where are you based at the moment<br />
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Comments<br />
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Vision<br />
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Time available: h/week<br />
|-<br />
| [[Eugene Kazlou]] || eugene __aat_ ostech-electronics.co.uk || skype: li-eugene || enthusiast || Gloucestershire, UK || || ||||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Will Cleaver]] || willcleaver __aat_ gmail.com || skype: williamcleaver || enthusiast || London & Durham UK || Forestry Commission contacts || ||||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Daniel Connell]] || solarflower.org __aat_ gmail.com || skype: sugarandfat || enthusiast || Various || ||||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Jamie Clarke || jamieclarke333@googlemail.com || zSkype || entusiast || Essex UK || Stawbale building, geodesic domes and more||||Z-months a year & z-h/week <br />
|-<br />
| [[Mark Norton]] || markjnorton __aat_ earthlink.net || skype: nolaria|| supporter|| New York, USA|| I can't directly participate in building a UK OSE community, but I'm happy provide comments and constructive criticism.||||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Alvaro F Boirac]] || alphydan __aat_ gmail _dot_ com || skype: alvaro.feito || enthusiast|| Isle of Wight, UK|| Expertise in Wind Energy, Programming, appropriate technology <br />
||||currently 2-4h/week. 2012: full sporadic weeks<br />
|}</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Geodesic_domes&diff=46572Geodesic domes2011-11-17T03:46:36Z<p>Jamie clarke: /* Geodesic Aquaponics Full System Cost */</p>
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<div>{{Breadcrumb|Housing and construction}}<br />
<br />
'''It is possible to house 5 people for £5000 with domes.'''<br />
<br />
'''It is possible to feed 10 people for £2100'''<br />
<br />
Geodesic domes can be built easily and cheaply and are the strongest and lightest structure yet conceived. Compared to a rectangular structure of similar size, they have half as much wall-area, which means they lose only half as much heat through the walls. This makes them very energy-efficient. If properly constructed they can resist high winds, large snow loads and even earthquakes. <br />
[[image:http://antarcticaedu.com/amundsenhalldone.jpg]]<br />
==''Housing Costs''==<br />
*''6m diameter x 3m height strawbale dome:''<br />
**Double geodesic frame, 2'x1'=£400<br />
**Strawbales=£200 <br />
**Vapour Barrier 60m^2= £50<br />
**Damp proof course 60m^2=£50<br />
<br />
*'''total=£700'''<br />
<br />
*''12m diameter x 6m height strawbale dome:''<br />
**Double frame 2'x4'=£800<br />
**strawbales = £350<br />
**vapour barrier= £80<br />
**Damp proof course= £80<br />
<br />
*'''total=£1310'''<br />
<br />
==''Housing Infrastructure cost''==<br />
*''Kitchen and Bathroom=£1300''<br />
*''Electrical installation=£450''<br />
*''Gas installation(butane)=£100 <br />
*''Sewage; waste, drain and vent= £500''<br />
*''Stove and chimney=£200''<br />
*''12v/200Ah battery x3= £615<br />
*''1000w DIY Solar panels 18v x 4A x 14 panels=£200''<br />
<br />
(needed;wiring costs, bathroom plumbing, electrical fixings, glass for windows and panels) <br />
<br />
*'''Total=£3365'''<br />
<br />
==Geodesic Aquaponics Full System Cost==<br />
<br />
''For a 12m diameter 2000sq^ft dome:''<br />
<br />
*1000 linear meters of wood at 60p per meter = 600 pounds<br />
<br />
*Second floor mezzanine = 300 pounds <br />
<br />
*8.2m^3 Cement ring foundation and guttering = 500 pounds<br />
<br />
*262m^2 of polythene = 300 pounds<br />
<br />
*2 x 6m x 5m pond liner = 100 pounds<br />
<br />
*10 tons 40mm gravel = 400 pounds<br />
<br />
*1000 carp = 300 pounds or 1000 bream = 888 pounds<br />
<br />
*10 LED growlights = 200 pounds<br />
<br />
*Raised and rotating grow beds = 200 pounds<br />
<br />
*windmill system = ?<br />
<br />
*Miscellaneous piping = 100<br />
<br />
*'''total 3000 pounds'''<br />
<br />
to put this in perspective this system should theoretically produce at least 500 kg of fish per year, 4000 lettuce per week and 4000 bunches of tomatoes per week.<br />
<br />
==Discussion==<br />
<br />
A geodesic dome is built from a skeleton of triangles, covered with an outer skin. The skeleton could be made of wood, steel or other substances, which could probably be [[Digital fabrication|digitally fabbed]].<br />
*[http://www.geo-dome.co.uk/article.asp?uname=diydomes DIY calculator]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/user/pauly1060?blend=1&ob=5#p/u/3/U32KTMtp5kU Polythene Prefabricated Panel Dome]<br />
*[http://www.domeplans.com/index.html Free plans for a geodesic dome]<br />
* Useful tool: the [http://www.desertdomes.com/domecalc.html dome calculator] - calculates the building materials needed to build a dome of your chosen size<br />
* Another [http://acidome.ru/lab/calc/#5/12_Cone_3V_R1_beams100x40 dome calculator] (the website is in Russian but it can be easily translated with Google Translate).<br />
* Geodesic dome construction video-tutorial: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rn6YtCC670 Part 1 - Overview], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLIhOglrbmI Part 2 - Hub Construction], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHEHVyA7SHw Part 3- Strut Construction]<br />
<br />
==Many Uses==<br />
from the [http://www.pacificdomes.com/index.html Pacific Domes] website: event, shelter, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg8Bh5iI2WY Virtual reality projector], greenhouse, playground, sports, relief, wedding, yoga, bioenergy, Vaastu, aquaponic<br />
<br />
==Further Reading==<br />
*http://www.appropedia.org/Geodesic_dome<br />
*...</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=OSE_Europe/People&diff=46220OSE Europe/People2011-11-08T03:08:48Z<p>Jamie clarke: </p>
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<div>{{OSE Europe}}<br />
<br />
We are engaged in the goals and mission of OSE Europe:<br />
<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1"<br />
|+ OSE Europe People<br />
|-<br />
! <nowiki><nowiki>Insert non-formatted text here</nowiki></nowiki>scope="col" | User page<br />
! scope="col" width="100" | Email<br />
! scope="col" | Skype<br />
! scope="col" | Origin (country)<br />
! scope="col" | Living in (country)<br />
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Comments<br />
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Vision<br />
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Time available: h/week<br />
|-<br />
| [[Nikolay Georgiev]] || nikolay (at) opensourceecology.org || nikolay.h.georgiev || Bulgaria || Germany || x || [[OSE_Europe/Nikolay_Georgiev|My Vision]] || 8-10h/day, since 13. July<br />
|-<br />
| [[Stefan Raabe]] || raabe.stefan (at) googlemail.com || || Germany || Germany || http://kombinatg.org|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Sasha Mrkailo]] || mrkflux (at) gmail.com || || Serbia || Serbia || Love to see this materialise in Europe! http://www.sashamrkailo.com/blog|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Alvaro Bahls]] || alvarobahls (at) googlemail.com || || Brazil || Czech Republic || x|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Andreas Gmeiner]] || GmeinerAndreas (at) gmx.de || || Germany || Germany || [http://www.uharc.net/wiki/planraum:ose planraum->ose] || [[OSE_Europe/Andreas_Gmeiner|My Vision]]|| <br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.youtube.com/user/Willcleaver?feature=mhee Will Cleaver] || willcleaver (at) gmail.com || williamcleaver || UK, England || UK, England || x|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Alex Ford]] || alex665321 (at) hotmail.com || || UK || Bulgaria || x|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Robin Bäckman]] || robinbackman (at) gmail.com || || Finland || Finland || x|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Robert Anteau]] || anteau (at) hushmail (dot) com || || Netherlands || Netherlands || x|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Alvaro F Boirac]] || alphydan (at) gmail (dot) com || || Europe || UK || x|| [[Open_Source_Ecology_Europe/AlvaroFBoirac|test]]||2-3 h/week. More after Dec. 11<br />
|-<br />
| [[Ino D. Fleischmann]] || ino.fleischmann (at) gmail (dot) com || || Germany || Germany, Berlin || x|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Miquel Torres]] || tobami (at) gmail (dot) com || || Spain || Germany || x|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Alexander F. Lieders]] || cicnos (at) gmail.com || || Brazil || Czech Republic || x|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Evgeni Pandurski]] || epandurski (at) gmail (dot) com || || Bulgaria || Bulgaria || x|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Eerik Wissenz]] || wissenz (at) gmail (dot) com || || Finland || Finland || x|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Angel Imaz]] || angel (at) hiruki (dot) eu || angel.imaz || Spain || Spain || True Fan, OSE Evangelist|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:javipk|Javier Rivera]] || javipk (at) gmail (dot) com || || Spain || Spain || already true fan|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| [http://www.jeremyblum.com Jeremy Blum] || jeremy (at) jeremyblum (dot) com || || USA || USA || happy to provide advice remotely!|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Johan van der Hoek]] || jvanderhoek (at) gmail (dot) com || || Netherlands || Netherlands || x|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Arthur Kulik]] || arthur (dot) kulik (at) gmail (dot) com || arthur_kulik || Ukraine || Ukraine || x|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Denis Mongin]] || denis (dot) mongin (at) gmail (dot) com || || France || France || x|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Nicol Andre Berdelle]] || info (at) prototype-creation (dot) de || || Germany || Germany || http://www.prototype-creation.de || ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Joe Hudson]] || joe (dot) hudson (at) gmail (dot) com || || UK || UK || x|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Denis Durmishi]] || zdenman (at) gmail (dot) com || denis.durmisi || Macedonia || Germany || x|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Florin Birgu]] || florin.birgu (at) cyburg (dot) eu || cyburg.eu || Romania || Romania || http://www.cyburg.eu|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Edward Hines]] || Edward (at) tmafrance (dot) com|| edwardhai || England|| France|| http://www.tmafrance.com|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| Andres G. Aragoneses || knocte [at] gmail [dot] com || knocte || Spain || UK || Awesome idea!!!|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| Claudia Bosch || claudiabosch [at] daad-alumni [dot] de || claudia.bosch || Germany || UK || || ||<br />
|-<br />
| Samuel Rodrigues || samuel (dot) gros (at) gmail (dot) com || samuel.gros.rodrigues || Portugal || Portugal || http://www.sitiocoop.com/|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| Eduardo Riesco || eduardo (dot) riesco (at)gmail (dot) com || eduardo.riesco || Spain || Spain || eduardoriesco.org|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| Tomaž Žlender || tomaz (dot) zlender (at) gmail.com || tomazzlender || Slovenia || Slovenia || x|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| Josef Davies-Coates || josef (at) uniteddiversity.com || jdaviescoates || UK, London || UK, London || I've got 5 acres of land in Spain to contribute to this project! See http://buildingman.org|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Matt | Matthieu Laneuville]] || mlaneuville _at_ gmail _dot _ com || mlaneuville || France || France || -|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| Ivan Garcia || capiscuas _at_ gmail _dot _ com || ivangarcia1982 || Spain || VietNam || already true fan|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| Pedro Correia || pcorreia at development-association dot org || || Portugal || Germany || OSE Evangelist and Biz Developer|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| Jose Bravo || monoverso (at) hotmail (dot) com || || Spain || France || metal worker and welder || ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Luke Devlin]] || mail (at) lukedevl.in || luke-devlin || Scotland || Scotland || http://lukedevl.in Human Ecologist|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Mike Lowther]] || mlowther11 _at_ gmail _dot_ com || spannamike || UK || UK || x|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Juris Kudiņš]] || juris_dott_kudins __aat_ gmail _doot_ com || || Latvia || Latvia || x|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Dirk Janssen]] || Dirk (dot) janssen1980 (at) gmail (dot) com || || Netherlands || Netherlands || x|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Mark J Norton]] || markjnorton (at) earthlink (dot) net || nolaria || Northeast USA || Upstate New York|| Figured I was already involved, so why not commit fully?|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Anu M]] || anu (at) fabfolk (dot) com || || Finland || Netherlands || Been following OSEcology for a while with interest & currently working with Fablabs || ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Yoonseo Kang]] || msn149 (at) hotmail (dot) com || yoonseo (dot) kang1 || South Korea || Canada || Interested in continuing OSE development with full commitment|| ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Branislav Misovic(Branko) ]] || braniti (at) gmail.com || branko_nl || Croatia || Netherlands || OSE Live long and prosperous _\\// |||| 4h/week (From Sept.2011)<br />
|-<br />
| Eugene Kazlou || eugene __aat_ ostech-electronics.co.uk || li-eugene || Belarus || UK || || [[OSE_Europe/Eugene_Kazlou|My Vision]] ||||<br />
|-<br />
| Franz Nahrada || f.nahrada (at) reflex.at || globalvillagesinfo || Austria || Austria || networking||||not yet cklear<br />
|-<br />
| [[Jalil Wahdatehagh]] || j.wahdatehagh (at) googlemail.com || j.wahdatehagh || Germany || Austria || studying information design || || 5-10h/week; 2-3weeks/year<br />
|-<br />
| Christopher Fraser || chrisf (at) goop dot org || || Australia || UK || |||| Up to 20h/w? <br />
|-<br />
| Oscar Calvo || natheshi (at) gmail dot com || Natheshi || Spain || Spain || |||| Completly <br />
|-<br />
| Jan Skoda || jenda.skoda (at) seznam.cz || x || Czech Republic || Czech Republic || x |||| at beggining 10 h/week, later more <br />
|-<br />
| dode || gpeattie (at) gmail.com || georgepeattie || UK || Hungary || |||| Around 8 h/week <br />
|-<br />
|- Jamie Clarke || jamieclarke333 (at) gmail.com || pseudo judo || UK || UK || 10h/wk <br />
|-<br />
| Joakim Saxin || my surname at unithorpe dot org || N/A || Sweden || Sweden || Electronics, automation||||Unspecified <br />
|-<br />
| Casper Hornstrup || casper.hornstrup (at) gmail.com || casper.hornstrup || Denmark || Denmark || True Fan. Strategy, Process optimization, Software development|| [[OSE_Europe/Casper_Hornstrup|My Vision]] ||5h/week <br />
|-<br />
| David Cuenca || dacuetu (at) gmail.com || dacuetu || Spain || Spain || Electronics, automation, electricity. Interested in developing the OS electric motor/generator. ||||10h/wk <br />
|-<br />
| Daniel Connell || solarflower.org(at) gmail.com || sugarandfat || New Zealand || Germany (for now) || http://solarflower.org ||||<br />
|-<br />
| Jamie Clarke|| jamieclarke333(at)googlemail.com || pseudo judo || England || England ||http://www.youtube.com/user/jamieclarke321?feature=mhee|||40hours/month<br />
| zAdd yourself as a copy of this entry || zWith your email || zSkype || zOrigin || zLiving || zComments (leave "z" for nicer sorted display)||||Z-months a year & z-h/week <br />
|}<br />
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[[Category:People]]</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Geodesic_domes&diff=46209Geodesic domes2011-11-08T01:30:16Z<p>Jamie clarke: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Breadcrumb|Housing and construction}}<br />
<br />
'''It is possible to house 5 people for £5000 with domes.'''<br />
<br />
'''It is possible to feed 10 people for £2100'''<br />
<br />
Geodesic domes can be built easily and cheaply and are the strongest and lightest structure yet conceived. Compared to a rectangular structure of similar size, they have half as much wall-area, which means they lose only half as much heat through the walls. This makes them very energy-efficient. If properly constructed they can resist high winds, large snow loads and even earthquakes. <br />
[[image:http://antarcticaedu.com/amundsenhalldone.jpg]]<br />
==''Housing Costs''==<br />
*''6m diameter x 3m height strawbale dome:''<br />
**Double geodesic frame, 2'x1'=£400<br />
**Strawbales=£200 <br />
**Vapour Barrier 60m^2= £50<br />
**Damp proof course 60m^2=£50<br />
<br />
*'''total=£700'''<br />
<br />
*''12m diameter x 6m height strawbale dome:''<br />
**Double frame 2'x4'=£800<br />
**strawbales = £350<br />
**vapour barrier= £80<br />
**Damp proof course= £80<br />
<br />
*'''total=£1310'''<br />
<br />
==''Housing Infrastructure cost''==<br />
*''Kitchen and Bathroom=£1300''<br />
*''Electrical installation=£450''<br />
*''Gas installation(butane)=£100 <br />
*''Sewage; waste, drain and vent= £500''<br />
*''Stove and chimney=£200''<br />
*''12v/200Ah battery x3= £615<br />
*''1000w DIY Solar panels 18v x 4A x 14 panels=£200''<br />
<br />
(needed;wiring costs, bathroom plumbing, electrical fixings, glass for windows and panels) <br />
<br />
*'''Total=£3365'''<br />
<br />
==Geodesic Aquaponics Full System Cost==<br />
<br />
''For a 12m diameter 2000sq^ft dome:''<br />
<br />
*1000 linear meters of wood at 60p per meter = 600 pounds<br />
<br />
*226m^2 of polythene = 305 pounds<br />
<br />
''1000 fish aquaponics system:''<br />
<br />
*6m x 5m pond liner = 45 pounds<br />
<br />
*15watts 12 vDC airpump = 110 pounds<br />
<br />
*50watt 12vDC water pump = 160 pounds<br />
<br />
*1000 carp = 300 pounds or 1000 bream = 888 pounds<br />
<br />
*Subterranean heating and cooling system:<br />
<br />
*15w 12vDC inline fan = 35 pounds<br />
<br />
*100mm x 100m perforated drainage pipe = 146 pounds<br />
<br />
*Solar system: 100w monocrystalline solar panel = 100 pounds<br />
<br />
*12v 100Ah absorbed glass mat batteries = 165 pounds<br />
<br />
*12v 15A charge controller = 40 pounds<br />
<br />
*Miscellaneous: Piping = 50 pounds humidistats/thermostats/ timers = 50 pounds<br />
<br />
*'''total 2100 pounds'''<br />
<br />
to put this in perspective this system should theoretically produce at least 500 kg of fish per year, 4000 lettuce per week and 4000 bunches of tomatoes per week.<br />
<br />
==Discussion==<br />
<br />
A geodesic dome is built from a skeleton of triangles, covered with an outer skin. The skeleton could be made of wood, steel or other substances, which could probably be [[Digital fabrication|digitally fabbed]].<br />
*[http://www.geo-dome.co.uk/article.asp?uname=diydomes DIY calculator]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/user/pauly1060?blend=1&ob=5#p/u/3/U32KTMtp5kU Polythene Prefabricated Panel Dome]<br />
*[http://www.domeplans.com/index.html Free plans for a geodesic dome]<br />
* Useful tool: the [http://www.desertdomes.com/domecalc.html dome calculator] - calculates the building materials needed to build a dome of your chosen size<br />
* Another [http://acidome.ru/lab/calc/#5/12_Cone_3V_R1_beams100x40 dome calculator] (the website is in Russian but it can be easily translated with Google Translate).<br />
* Geodesic dome construction video-tutorial: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rn6YtCC670 Part 1 - Overview], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLIhOglrbmI Part 2 - Hub Construction], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHEHVyA7SHw Part 3- Strut Construction]<br />
<br />
==Many Uses==<br />
from the [http://www.pacificdomes.com/index.html Pacific Domes] website: event, shelter, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg8Bh5iI2WY Virtual reality projector], greenhouse, playground, sports, relief, wedding, yoga, bioenergy, Vaastu, aquaponic<br />
<br />
==Further Reading==<br />
*http://www.appropedia.org/Geodesic_dome<br />
*...</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Geodesic_domes&diff=46208Geodesic domes2011-11-08T01:27:36Z<p>Jamie clarke: /* Housing Infrastructure cost */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Breadcrumb|Housing and construction}}<br />
<br />
'''It is possible to house and feed 5 people for £5000 with domes.'''<br />
<br />
Geodesic domes can be built easily and cheaply and are the strongest and lightest structure yet conceived. Compared to a rectangular structure of similar size, they have half as much wall-area, which means they lose only half as much heat through the walls. This makes them very energy-efficient. If properly constructed they can resist high winds, large snow loads and even earthquakes. <br />
[[image:http://antarcticaedu.com/amundsenhalldone.jpg]]<br />
==''Housing Costs''==<br />
*''6m diameter x 3m height strawbale dome:''<br />
**Double geodesic frame, 2'x1'=£400<br />
**Strawbales=£200 <br />
**Vapour Barrier 60m^2= £50<br />
**Damp proof course 60m^2=£50<br />
<br />
*'''total=£700'''<br />
<br />
*''12m diameter x 6m height strawbale dome:''<br />
**Double frame 2'x4'=£800<br />
**strawbales = £350<br />
**vapour barrier= £80<br />
**Damp proof course= £80<br />
<br />
*'''total=£1310'''<br />
<br />
==''Housing Infrastructure cost''==<br />
*''Kitchen and Bathroom=£1300''<br />
*''Electrical installation=£450''<br />
*''Gas installation(butane)=£100 <br />
*''Sewage; waste, drain and vent= £500''<br />
*''Stove and chimney=£200''<br />
*''12v/200Ah battery x3= £615<br />
*''1000w DIY Solar panels 18v x 4A x 14 panels=£200''<br />
<br />
(needed;wiring costs, bathroom plumbing, electrical fixings, glass for windows and panels) <br />
<br />
*'''Total=£3365'''<br />
<br />
==Geodesic Aquaponics Full System Cost==<br />
<br />
''For a 12m diameter 2000sq^ft dome:''<br />
<br />
*1000 linear meters of wood at 60p per meter = 600 pounds<br />
<br />
*226m^2 of polythene = 305 pounds<br />
<br />
''1000 fish aquaponics system:''<br />
<br />
*6m x 5m pond liner = 45 pounds<br />
<br />
*15watts 12 vDC airpump = 110 pounds<br />
<br />
*50watt 12vDC water pump = 160 pounds<br />
<br />
*1000 carp = 300 pounds or 1000 bream = 888 pounds<br />
<br />
*Subterranean heating and cooling system:<br />
<br />
*15w 12vDC inline fan = 35 pounds<br />
<br />
*100mm x 100m perforated drainage pipe = 146 pounds<br />
<br />
*Solar system: 100w monocrystalline solar panel = 100 pounds<br />
<br />
*12v 100Ah absorbed glass mat batteries = 165 pounds<br />
<br />
*12v 15A charge controller = 40 pounds<br />
<br />
*Miscellaneous: Piping = 50 pounds humidistats/thermostats/ timers = 50 pounds<br />
<br />
*'''total 2100 pounds'''<br />
<br />
to put this in perspective this system should theoretically produce at least 500 kg of fish per year, 4000 lettuce per week and 4000 bunches of tomatoes per week.<br />
<br />
==Discussion==<br />
<br />
A geodesic dome is built from a skeleton of triangles, covered with an outer skin. The skeleton could be made of wood, steel or other substances, which could probably be [[Digital fabrication|digitally fabbed]].<br />
*[http://www.geo-dome.co.uk/article.asp?uname=diydomes DIY calculator]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/user/pauly1060?blend=1&ob=5#p/u/3/U32KTMtp5kU Polythene Prefabricated Panel Dome]<br />
*[http://www.domeplans.com/index.html Free plans for a geodesic dome]<br />
* Useful tool: the [http://www.desertdomes.com/domecalc.html dome calculator] - calculates the building materials needed to build a dome of your chosen size<br />
* Another [http://acidome.ru/lab/calc/#5/12_Cone_3V_R1_beams100x40 dome calculator] (the website is in Russian but it can be easily translated with Google Translate).<br />
* Geodesic dome construction video-tutorial: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rn6YtCC670 Part 1 - Overview], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLIhOglrbmI Part 2 - Hub Construction], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHEHVyA7SHw Part 3- Strut Construction]<br />
<br />
==Many Uses==<br />
from the [http://www.pacificdomes.com/index.html Pacific Domes] website: event, shelter, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg8Bh5iI2WY Virtual reality projector], greenhouse, playground, sports, relief, wedding, yoga, bioenergy, Vaastu, aquaponic<br />
<br />
==Further Reading==<br />
*http://www.appropedia.org/Geodesic_dome<br />
*...</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Community_Business_Models&diff=46172Community Business Models2011-11-07T05:56:11Z<p>Jamie clarke: /* Hablab */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Introduction==<br />
<br />
The main aim of this page is to show the potential earnings of each sector of a open village <br />
culture. <br />
The gvcs development has been grouped into five distinct economic categories in order to stream line there developement and highlight the economic incentives.These catergories are Architectural, Agricultural, manufacturing, power engineering and computer automation. The development models are not currently complete and tested business models, however they are to be used as a base line to show the potential benefits to investors as well as the potential cost savings to the fabricators themselves thus allowing for a truely open business process to take place. <br />
<br />
Many business models and phases of developement are needed to successfully replicate a working civilization on a small scale from a baker, to an electrician and everything else you can imagine. Hypermodularity should be maintained throughout so the waste products of one system are either recaptured or reused which continuously reduces running costs. Hypermodularity also helps interoperability, that means if its a really awesome product like the ipad, you can basically do anything with it! Systems must be ultra-optimized with integrated upgradability.(the opposite to design obsolescence) That basically means that unlike the iphone it shouldnt need to be thrown away after six months. We are approaching a point in technology where even the ipad will seem redundant and imagine a world where you will be able to reprint the latest model of pentiums processor in your house, print out a sheet and manipulate it like an ipad and then shred it, recycle it and get a better graphics card all in.<br />
<br />
That would be ultraoptimised hypermodularity and we might be able to do similar things in a few years.<br />
<br />
<br />
This is the level of optimisation possible with todays technology if creative ideas where encouraged and funded. <br />
<br />
This list is not exhaustive;<br />
<br />
==Hydroponic Aquaculture== <br />
In hydroponics we use lettuce as a baseline crop in our discussions. A 4000 hole 'nft' hydroponic system growing a variety of lettuce that takes four weeks to mature would require 1000 lettuce to be planted and harvested per week. This would consist of 2 hours work per day for one person in a well organized system. Assuming a conservative retail value of $0.5 per lettuce this would give an annual gross income equal to $26,000. <br />
<br />
Fish and lobster retails for $10 per lb making it the most expensive form of protein sold on international markets. The feed conversion ratio in an efficient aquaculture system shows that 1.2lbs of feed will produce 1lb of fish. Black soldier fly larva or worms can remove food waste and create a source of feed for the business. A 10,000 fish system can generate a gross income of $100,000 dollars per year. 10,000 fish need 200,000 litres of water. This would equal an area 2000sqft. Feed costs would be $8000 dollars assuming feed was not produced on site. The fish, plants and bacteria work together symbiotically to control water pH and ammonia levels making this system ultra-optimized. It would also be possible to run courses in aquaponics.<br />
<br />
Seperately hydroponics and aquaculture are already highly optimized multibillion dollar industries and aquaponics would allow these systems to become even more cost effective, profitable and productive. <br />
<br />
=Geodesic domes, polytunnels and low impact structures= <br />
For 20 hours labour and $220 it is possible to create a 200sqft geodesic dome green house with a retail value of $1500.With an initial investment of $5000 dollars it would be possible to create a 5000sqft greenhouse on two stories that was the most efficient food production system on the planet. Four 3v geodesic domes can combine to create a pseudo-6v geodesic dome which is much greater in size, this makes the system hyper-modular. For $2500 dollars and 120 hours construction it is possible to create a small two storey 3 bedroom 1200sqft geodesic dome home with a small solar system and rain water collection system but with no interior, On land with planning permission this could be worth in excess of $100,000 dollars. It would also be possible to run courses on geodesic dome greenhouse and self build housing. <br />
<br />
=Fablab=<br />
Its should be possible to create a fablab with a commercial value of $10,000 from readily available kits for $3000. These kits are already open source and this would allow the development of a self replicating, intrinsically upgrading and hypermodular fab lab that costs the price of scrap and electronics to expand. The facilities would have a $1000 laser cutter, a $1000 3 axis CNC mill, a $600 3D printer, a $300 bioplastic extruder and a smaller $100 circuit mill. This would be upgraded to a selective laser sintering machine, 6 axis cnc mill and a centrifugal metal atomizer. <br />
<br />
In discussions about CNC machine self replication we use the 3D printer as a base line example. The cost of 3mm PLA filament is $40 per lb, the cost of PLA pellets is $5 per pound and eventually the PLA could be synthesized on site. The PLA 3D printer components retail for $75 each. The machine can reproduce itself in 6 hours requiring less than 10 minutes of manual labour which means 1 machine can recreate itself 4 times per day producing parts worth $300 for less than an hours work. Assuming all these parts are sold this would equate to an annual gross income of $109,500. As we can see if an entire fablab can become self replicating the potential savings or profit are huge. It would also be possible rent this facility to people and run courses in 3D design and machine assembly.<br />
<br />
=Metal Working Factory= <br />
A simple metal working factory can be created from scrap metal and two old microwaves which would include a drill press, lathe, mill, metal roller, band saw, welder and charcoal furnace or waste oil furnace. This facility would be able to manufacture any industrial equipment at the cost of scrap metal so the profit margin would be highly dependent on the local area and the skill of the worker. Manufacturing would also be labour intensive but the savings are large as this system commercially would be worth anywhere from $10,000 to $50,000 and upwards.<br />
<br />
=Hablab=<br />
For approximately 5000 euros it would be possible to create a two story, 3 bedroom house that was totally self sufficient. The design would be a geodesic dome with strawbale super insulation, solar panels, battery bank, rainwater collection, reed bed sewage treatment, wood stove and biogas production. With planning permission this would be worth in excess of 200,000 gbp<br />
<br />
==Minimal Risk Investments==<br />
If you invest in anyone of these business models OSE EU is willing to offer a series of options that can reduce risk, improve payback times and increase profitability for you the investor. We are confident that our products can be on the shelf within a year and generating significant returns within 18months.<br />
<br />
The investment options include but are not limited to;<br />
Taking a share of the particular production facility<br />
Free use of the facility for educational, charity or fund-raising events<br />
Advertising your products on our numerous websites and blogs<br />
Pay back in installments plus inflation<br />
Offering you a fixed term license to sell or distribute our product <br />
<br />
If you have an open source business why not invest early in a project with your support so we can all help eachother. <br />
<br />
OSE EU is willing to make negotiations on any of the above. <br />
<br />
==Buying Out At The Bottom==<br />
For 1000 euros a fully established community can provide an individual with sustainable housing, organic produce and work for up to a year. In which time we feel that the individual will be able to make 5000 euros.<br />
<br />
With an offering of 5000 euros we can provide the chance, space, materials and support for any person to create a full CNC fablab for the community, metal working facility, solar power generation and hot water, a greenhouse facility capable of feeding 10-20 people or permanent accommodation for up to 3 people.(it should be possible to complete two of these large scale projects for 5000euros once all documentation is complete.)<br />
<br />
<br />
15000 euros would be enough to create a complete homestead capable of meeting the needs for approximately 5 to 10 people. In 18 months it should be possible for that homestead to generate approximately 150,000 euros profit assuming the homestead is working at 33% utilisation. This would represent and easy life and quite a low utilization of the technology when compared to current business models that need to operate continously on a massive sacel. <br />
<br />
This 150,000 euros represents the potential to remove 100 people from the current system and set up 10 new communities per year. If this money was reinvested in developing communities you could own a share of up to 150 communities.<br />
<br />
Obviously this a ponsi scheme, the only difference being that this model was designed to provide for 99.9% of humanities needs instead of benefitting only the top 0.1% of population.<br />
<br />
<br />
"This is the real news of our century. It is highly feasible to take care of all of humanity<br />
<br />
at a higher standard of living than anybody has ever experienced or dreamt of.<br />
<br />
To do so without having anybody profit at the expense of another<br />
<br />
so that everybody can enjoy the whole earth. And it can all be done by 1985."<br />
<br />
–R. Buckminster Fuller, The World Game, 1971 <br />
<br />
<br />
==Links to business models==<br />
Any designs on these sites are not strictly open source so just use these sites to analyze the business plans and get some good ideas. <br />
*Aeroponic food production; www.synergyii.com/aeroponic/VAP.pdf<br />
*Aquaculture; http://aquaculturetanks.net/hybrid-striped-bass/<br />
*Aquaponics<br />
*reprap; http://forums.reprap.org/list.php?175<br />
<br />
'''Things to consider when setting up an Open Source or Community Business Model'''<br />
<br />
(These point will be location, funds and (personal) interest dependant)<br />
<br />
*Funding<br />
*Material Costs<br />
*People - how many and what skills are needed<br />
*Hours Labour<br />
*Product/Produce Selling Prices<br />
*Market(research) / Customers / Other Communities / NGOs abroad (Design Development Summit http://iddsummit.org/)<br />
*Ease of start?<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Energy:'''<br />
*Solar<br />
*Wind<br />
*Water<br />
*Batteries?<br />
*(sell machines, consulting, electricity, sell electricity back to the grid)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Food'''<br />
*Powering an aquaponic system (rotating?) + Green House like Wisconsin one.<br />
- Other OS Greenhouses + Business models?<br />
*Joel Salatin livestock & food model http://www.youtube.com/user/FRESHthemovie#p/u/5/KwR44T69_Is<br />
*Selling produce<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Fabrication:'''<br />
*CNC workshop<br />
*FabLab<br />
*Selling OS products<br />
*Service (maintenance) (for the public)<br />
*Renting machines<br />
*Use the machines at our place and take the products with you<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Construction:'''<br />
*Consider different construction methods.<br />
*Sell construction products<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Education:'''<br />
*Training<br />
*Consultancy<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Guidelines to follow:'''<br />
*set up as or be Non-Profit<br />
*Use OS Licences on products - http://www.youtube.com/user/sciguy14#p/u/2/xyEnY7nK2Y4<br />
<br />
<br />
Side Thoughts;<br />
*Specify how much it would cost to set up a Greenhouse and CNC workshop.<br />
*Research possible returns.<br />
*Outline an investment plan for ourselves and collaborators i.e. if you invest 10k then you get 10k back plus inflation?<br />
*Look at possible ways to expand into a chain of OS businesses once one is established?<br />
*Consider a plan that enables people to "buy out at the bottom".</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Community_Business_Models&diff=46171Community Business Models2011-11-07T05:55:14Z<p>Jamie clarke: /* Hablab */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Introduction==<br />
<br />
The main aim of this page is to show the potential earnings of each sector of a open village <br />
culture. <br />
The gvcs development has been grouped into five distinct economic categories in order to stream line there developement and highlight the economic incentives.These catergories are Architectural, Agricultural, manufacturing, power engineering and computer automation. The development models are not currently complete and tested business models, however they are to be used as a base line to show the potential benefits to investors as well as the potential cost savings to the fabricators themselves thus allowing for a truely open business process to take place. <br />
<br />
Many business models and phases of developement are needed to successfully replicate a working civilization on a small scale from a baker, to an electrician and everything else you can imagine. Hypermodularity should be maintained throughout so the waste products of one system are either recaptured or reused which continuously reduces running costs. Hypermodularity also helps interoperability, that means if its a really awesome product like the ipad, you can basically do anything with it! Systems must be ultra-optimized with integrated upgradability.(the opposite to design obsolescence) That basically means that unlike the iphone it shouldnt need to be thrown away after six months. We are approaching a point in technology where even the ipad will seem redundant and imagine a world where you will be able to reprint the latest model of pentiums processor in your house, print out a sheet and manipulate it like an ipad and then shred it, recycle it and get a better graphics card all in.<br />
<br />
That would be ultraoptimised hypermodularity and we might be able to do similar things in a few years.<br />
<br />
<br />
This is the level of optimisation possible with todays technology if creative ideas where encouraged and funded. <br />
<br />
This list is not exhaustive;<br />
<br />
==Hydroponic Aquaculture== <br />
In hydroponics we use lettuce as a baseline crop in our discussions. A 4000 hole 'nft' hydroponic system growing a variety of lettuce that takes four weeks to mature would require 1000 lettuce to be planted and harvested per week. This would consist of 2 hours work per day for one person in a well organized system. Assuming a conservative retail value of $0.5 per lettuce this would give an annual gross income equal to $26,000. <br />
<br />
Fish and lobster retails for $10 per lb making it the most expensive form of protein sold on international markets. The feed conversion ratio in an efficient aquaculture system shows that 1.2lbs of feed will produce 1lb of fish. Black soldier fly larva or worms can remove food waste and create a source of feed for the business. A 10,000 fish system can generate a gross income of $100,000 dollars per year. 10,000 fish need 200,000 litres of water. This would equal an area 2000sqft. Feed costs would be $8000 dollars assuming feed was not produced on site. The fish, plants and bacteria work together symbiotically to control water pH and ammonia levels making this system ultra-optimized. It would also be possible to run courses in aquaponics.<br />
<br />
Seperately hydroponics and aquaculture are already highly optimized multibillion dollar industries and aquaponics would allow these systems to become even more cost effective, profitable and productive. <br />
<br />
=Geodesic domes, polytunnels and low impact structures= <br />
For 20 hours labour and $220 it is possible to create a 200sqft geodesic dome green house with a retail value of $1500.With an initial investment of $5000 dollars it would be possible to create a 5000sqft greenhouse on two stories that was the most efficient food production system on the planet. Four 3v geodesic domes can combine to create a pseudo-6v geodesic dome which is much greater in size, this makes the system hyper-modular. For $2500 dollars and 120 hours construction it is possible to create a small two storey 3 bedroom 1200sqft geodesic dome home with a small solar system and rain water collection system but with no interior, On land with planning permission this could be worth in excess of $100,000 dollars. It would also be possible to run courses on geodesic dome greenhouse and self build housing. <br />
<br />
=Fablab=<br />
Its should be possible to create a fablab with a commercial value of $10,000 from readily available kits for $3000. These kits are already open source and this would allow the development of a self replicating, intrinsically upgrading and hypermodular fab lab that costs the price of scrap and electronics to expand. The facilities would have a $1000 laser cutter, a $1000 3 axis CNC mill, a $600 3D printer, a $300 bioplastic extruder and a smaller $100 circuit mill. This would be upgraded to a selective laser sintering machine, 6 axis cnc mill and a centrifugal metal atomizer. <br />
<br />
In discussions about CNC machine self replication we use the 3D printer as a base line example. The cost of 3mm PLA filament is $40 per lb, the cost of PLA pellets is $5 per pound and eventually the PLA could be synthesized on site. The PLA 3D printer components retail for $75 each. The machine can reproduce itself in 6 hours requiring less than 10 minutes of manual labour which means 1 machine can recreate itself 4 times per day producing parts worth $300 for less than an hours work. Assuming all these parts are sold this would equate to an annual gross income of $109,500. As we can see if an entire fablab can become self replicating the potential savings or profit are huge. It would also be possible rent this facility to people and run courses in 3D design and machine assembly.<br />
<br />
=Metal Working Factory= <br />
A simple metal working factory can be created from scrap metal and two old microwaves which would include a drill press, lathe, mill, metal roller, band saw, welder and charcoal furnace or waste oil furnace. This facility would be able to manufacture any industrial equipment at the cost of scrap metal so the profit margin would be highly dependent on the local area and the skill of the worker. Manufacturing would also be labour intensive but the savings are large as this system commercially would be worth anywhere from $10,000 to $50,000 and upwards.<br />
<br />
=Hablab=<br />
For approximately 5000 euros it would be possible to create a two story, 3 bedroom house that was totally self sufficient. The design would be a geodesic dome with strawbale super insulation, solar panels, battery bank, rainwater collection, wood stove and biogas production. With planning permission this would be worth in excess of 200,000 gbp<br />
<br />
==Minimal Risk Investments==<br />
If you invest in anyone of these business models OSE EU is willing to offer a series of options that can reduce risk, improve payback times and increase profitability for you the investor. We are confident that our products can be on the shelf within a year and generating significant returns within 18months.<br />
<br />
The investment options include but are not limited to;<br />
Taking a share of the particular production facility<br />
Free use of the facility for educational, charity or fund-raising events<br />
Advertising your products on our numerous websites and blogs<br />
Pay back in installments plus inflation<br />
Offering you a fixed term license to sell or distribute our product <br />
<br />
If you have an open source business why not invest early in a project with your support so we can all help eachother. <br />
<br />
OSE EU is willing to make negotiations on any of the above. <br />
<br />
==Buying Out At The Bottom==<br />
For 1000 euros a fully established community can provide an individual with sustainable housing, organic produce and work for up to a year. In which time we feel that the individual will be able to make 5000 euros.<br />
<br />
With an offering of 5000 euros we can provide the chance, space, materials and support for any person to create a full CNC fablab for the community, metal working facility, solar power generation and hot water, a greenhouse facility capable of feeding 10-20 people or permanent accommodation for up to 3 people.(it should be possible to complete two of these large scale projects for 5000euros once all documentation is complete.)<br />
<br />
<br />
15000 euros would be enough to create a complete homestead capable of meeting the needs for approximately 5 to 10 people. In 18 months it should be possible for that homestead to generate approximately 150,000 euros profit assuming the homestead is working at 33% utilisation. This would represent and easy life and quite a low utilization of the technology when compared to current business models that need to operate continously on a massive sacel. <br />
<br />
This 150,000 euros represents the potential to remove 100 people from the current system and set up 10 new communities per year. If this money was reinvested in developing communities you could own a share of up to 150 communities.<br />
<br />
Obviously this a ponsi scheme, the only difference being that this model was designed to provide for 99.9% of humanities needs instead of benefitting only the top 0.1% of population.<br />
<br />
<br />
"This is the real news of our century. It is highly feasible to take care of all of humanity<br />
<br />
at a higher standard of living than anybody has ever experienced or dreamt of.<br />
<br />
To do so without having anybody profit at the expense of another<br />
<br />
so that everybody can enjoy the whole earth. And it can all be done by 1985."<br />
<br />
–R. Buckminster Fuller, The World Game, 1971 <br />
<br />
<br />
==Links to business models==<br />
Any designs on these sites are not strictly open source so just use these sites to analyze the business plans and get some good ideas. <br />
*Aeroponic food production; www.synergyii.com/aeroponic/VAP.pdf<br />
*Aquaculture; http://aquaculturetanks.net/hybrid-striped-bass/<br />
*Aquaponics<br />
*reprap; http://forums.reprap.org/list.php?175<br />
<br />
'''Things to consider when setting up an Open Source or Community Business Model'''<br />
<br />
(These point will be location, funds and (personal) interest dependant)<br />
<br />
*Funding<br />
*Material Costs<br />
*People - how many and what skills are needed<br />
*Hours Labour<br />
*Product/Produce Selling Prices<br />
*Market(research) / Customers / Other Communities / NGOs abroad (Design Development Summit http://iddsummit.org/)<br />
*Ease of start?<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Energy:'''<br />
*Solar<br />
*Wind<br />
*Water<br />
*Batteries?<br />
*(sell machines, consulting, electricity, sell electricity back to the grid)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Food'''<br />
*Powering an aquaponic system (rotating?) + Green House like Wisconsin one.<br />
- Other OS Greenhouses + Business models?<br />
*Joel Salatin livestock & food model http://www.youtube.com/user/FRESHthemovie#p/u/5/KwR44T69_Is<br />
*Selling produce<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Fabrication:'''<br />
*CNC workshop<br />
*FabLab<br />
*Selling OS products<br />
*Service (maintenance) (for the public)<br />
*Renting machines<br />
*Use the machines at our place and take the products with you<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Construction:'''<br />
*Consider different construction methods.<br />
*Sell construction products<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Education:'''<br />
*Training<br />
*Consultancy<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Guidelines to follow:'''<br />
*set up as or be Non-Profit<br />
*Use OS Licences on products - http://www.youtube.com/user/sciguy14#p/u/2/xyEnY7nK2Y4<br />
<br />
<br />
Side Thoughts;<br />
*Specify how much it would cost to set up a Greenhouse and CNC workshop.<br />
*Research possible returns.<br />
*Outline an investment plan for ourselves and collaborators i.e. if you invest 10k then you get 10k back plus inflation?<br />
*Look at possible ways to expand into a chain of OS businesses once one is established?<br />
*Consider a plan that enables people to "buy out at the bottom".</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Community_Business_Models&diff=46170Community Business Models2011-11-07T05:54:51Z<p>Jamie clarke: </p>
<hr />
<div>==Introduction==<br />
<br />
The main aim of this page is to show the potential earnings of each sector of a open village <br />
culture. <br />
The gvcs development has been grouped into five distinct economic categories in order to stream line there developement and highlight the economic incentives.These catergories are Architectural, Agricultural, manufacturing, power engineering and computer automation. The development models are not currently complete and tested business models, however they are to be used as a base line to show the potential benefits to investors as well as the potential cost savings to the fabricators themselves thus allowing for a truely open business process to take place. <br />
<br />
Many business models and phases of developement are needed to successfully replicate a working civilization on a small scale from a baker, to an electrician and everything else you can imagine. Hypermodularity should be maintained throughout so the waste products of one system are either recaptured or reused which continuously reduces running costs. Hypermodularity also helps interoperability, that means if its a really awesome product like the ipad, you can basically do anything with it! Systems must be ultra-optimized with integrated upgradability.(the opposite to design obsolescence) That basically means that unlike the iphone it shouldnt need to be thrown away after six months. We are approaching a point in technology where even the ipad will seem redundant and imagine a world where you will be able to reprint the latest model of pentiums processor in your house, print out a sheet and manipulate it like an ipad and then shred it, recycle it and get a better graphics card all in.<br />
<br />
That would be ultraoptimised hypermodularity and we might be able to do similar things in a few years.<br />
<br />
<br />
This is the level of optimisation possible with todays technology if creative ideas where encouraged and funded. <br />
<br />
This list is not exhaustive;<br />
<br />
==Hydroponic Aquaculture== <br />
In hydroponics we use lettuce as a baseline crop in our discussions. A 4000 hole 'nft' hydroponic system growing a variety of lettuce that takes four weeks to mature would require 1000 lettuce to be planted and harvested per week. This would consist of 2 hours work per day for one person in a well organized system. Assuming a conservative retail value of $0.5 per lettuce this would give an annual gross income equal to $26,000. <br />
<br />
Fish and lobster retails for $10 per lb making it the most expensive form of protein sold on international markets. The feed conversion ratio in an efficient aquaculture system shows that 1.2lbs of feed will produce 1lb of fish. Black soldier fly larva or worms can remove food waste and create a source of feed for the business. A 10,000 fish system can generate a gross income of $100,000 dollars per year. 10,000 fish need 200,000 litres of water. This would equal an area 2000sqft. Feed costs would be $8000 dollars assuming feed was not produced on site. The fish, plants and bacteria work together symbiotically to control water pH and ammonia levels making this system ultra-optimized. It would also be possible to run courses in aquaponics.<br />
<br />
Seperately hydroponics and aquaculture are already highly optimized multibillion dollar industries and aquaponics would allow these systems to become even more cost effective, profitable and productive. <br />
<br />
=Geodesic domes, polytunnels and low impact structures= <br />
For 20 hours labour and $220 it is possible to create a 200sqft geodesic dome green house with a retail value of $1500.With an initial investment of $5000 dollars it would be possible to create a 5000sqft greenhouse on two stories that was the most efficient food production system on the planet. Four 3v geodesic domes can combine to create a pseudo-6v geodesic dome which is much greater in size, this makes the system hyper-modular. For $2500 dollars and 120 hours construction it is possible to create a small two storey 3 bedroom 1200sqft geodesic dome home with a small solar system and rain water collection system but with no interior, On land with planning permission this could be worth in excess of $100,000 dollars. It would also be possible to run courses on geodesic dome greenhouse and self build housing. <br />
<br />
=Fablab=<br />
Its should be possible to create a fablab with a commercial value of $10,000 from readily available kits for $3000. These kits are already open source and this would allow the development of a self replicating, intrinsically upgrading and hypermodular fab lab that costs the price of scrap and electronics to expand. The facilities would have a $1000 laser cutter, a $1000 3 axis CNC mill, a $600 3D printer, a $300 bioplastic extruder and a smaller $100 circuit mill. This would be upgraded to a selective laser sintering machine, 6 axis cnc mill and a centrifugal metal atomizer. <br />
<br />
In discussions about CNC machine self replication we use the 3D printer as a base line example. The cost of 3mm PLA filament is $40 per lb, the cost of PLA pellets is $5 per pound and eventually the PLA could be synthesized on site. The PLA 3D printer components retail for $75 each. The machine can reproduce itself in 6 hours requiring less than 10 minutes of manual labour which means 1 machine can recreate itself 4 times per day producing parts worth $300 for less than an hours work. Assuming all these parts are sold this would equate to an annual gross income of $109,500. As we can see if an entire fablab can become self replicating the potential savings or profit are huge. It would also be possible rent this facility to people and run courses in 3D design and machine assembly.<br />
<br />
=Metal Working Factory= <br />
A simple metal working factory can be created from scrap metal and two old microwaves which would include a drill press, lathe, mill, metal roller, band saw, welder and charcoal furnace or waste oil furnace. This facility would be able to manufacture any industrial equipment at the cost of scrap metal so the profit margin would be highly dependent on the local area and the skill of the worker. Manufacturing would also be labour intensive but the savings are large as this system commercially would be worth anywhere from $10,000 to $50,000 and upwards.<br />
<br />
==Hablab==<br />
For approximately 5000 euros it would be possible to create a two story, 3 bedroom house that was totally self sufficient. The design would be a geodesic dome with strawbale super insulation, solar panels, battery bank, rainwater collection, wood stove and biogas production. With planning permission this would be worth in excess of 200,000 gbp<br />
<br />
==Minimal Risk Investments==<br />
If you invest in anyone of these business models OSE EU is willing to offer a series of options that can reduce risk, improve payback times and increase profitability for you the investor. We are confident that our products can be on the shelf within a year and generating significant returns within 18months.<br />
<br />
The investment options include but are not limited to;<br />
Taking a share of the particular production facility<br />
Free use of the facility for educational, charity or fund-raising events<br />
Advertising your products on our numerous websites and blogs<br />
Pay back in installments plus inflation<br />
Offering you a fixed term license to sell or distribute our product <br />
<br />
If you have an open source business why not invest early in a project with your support so we can all help eachother. <br />
<br />
OSE EU is willing to make negotiations on any of the above. <br />
<br />
==Buying Out At The Bottom==<br />
For 1000 euros a fully established community can provide an individual with sustainable housing, organic produce and work for up to a year. In which time we feel that the individual will be able to make 5000 euros.<br />
<br />
With an offering of 5000 euros we can provide the chance, space, materials and support for any person to create a full CNC fablab for the community, metal working facility, solar power generation and hot water, a greenhouse facility capable of feeding 10-20 people or permanent accommodation for up to 3 people.(it should be possible to complete two of these large scale projects for 5000euros once all documentation is complete.)<br />
<br />
<br />
15000 euros would be enough to create a complete homestead capable of meeting the needs for approximately 5 to 10 people. In 18 months it should be possible for that homestead to generate approximately 150,000 euros profit assuming the homestead is working at 33% utilisation. This would represent and easy life and quite a low utilization of the technology when compared to current business models that need to operate continously on a massive sacel. <br />
<br />
This 150,000 euros represents the potential to remove 100 people from the current system and set up 10 new communities per year. If this money was reinvested in developing communities you could own a share of up to 150 communities.<br />
<br />
Obviously this a ponsi scheme, the only difference being that this model was designed to provide for 99.9% of humanities needs instead of benefitting only the top 0.1% of population.<br />
<br />
<br />
"This is the real news of our century. It is highly feasible to take care of all of humanity<br />
<br />
at a higher standard of living than anybody has ever experienced or dreamt of.<br />
<br />
To do so without having anybody profit at the expense of another<br />
<br />
so that everybody can enjoy the whole earth. And it can all be done by 1985."<br />
<br />
–R. Buckminster Fuller, The World Game, 1971 <br />
<br />
<br />
==Links to business models==<br />
Any designs on these sites are not strictly open source so just use these sites to analyze the business plans and get some good ideas. <br />
*Aeroponic food production; www.synergyii.com/aeroponic/VAP.pdf<br />
*Aquaculture; http://aquaculturetanks.net/hybrid-striped-bass/<br />
*Aquaponics<br />
*reprap; http://forums.reprap.org/list.php?175<br />
<br />
'''Things to consider when setting up an Open Source or Community Business Model'''<br />
<br />
(These point will be location, funds and (personal) interest dependant)<br />
<br />
*Funding<br />
*Material Costs<br />
*People - how many and what skills are needed<br />
*Hours Labour<br />
*Product/Produce Selling Prices<br />
*Market(research) / Customers / Other Communities / NGOs abroad (Design Development Summit http://iddsummit.org/)<br />
*Ease of start?<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Energy:'''<br />
*Solar<br />
*Wind<br />
*Water<br />
*Batteries?<br />
*(sell machines, consulting, electricity, sell electricity back to the grid)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Food'''<br />
*Powering an aquaponic system (rotating?) + Green House like Wisconsin one.<br />
- Other OS Greenhouses + Business models?<br />
*Joel Salatin livestock & food model http://www.youtube.com/user/FRESHthemovie#p/u/5/KwR44T69_Is<br />
*Selling produce<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Fabrication:'''<br />
*CNC workshop<br />
*FabLab<br />
*Selling OS products<br />
*Service (maintenance) (for the public)<br />
*Renting machines<br />
*Use the machines at our place and take the products with you<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Construction:'''<br />
*Consider different construction methods.<br />
*Sell construction products<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Education:'''<br />
*Training<br />
*Consultancy<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Guidelines to follow:'''<br />
*set up as or be Non-Profit<br />
*Use OS Licences on products - http://www.youtube.com/user/sciguy14#p/u/2/xyEnY7nK2Y4<br />
<br />
<br />
Side Thoughts;<br />
*Specify how much it would cost to set up a Greenhouse and CNC workshop.<br />
*Research possible returns.<br />
*Outline an investment plan for ourselves and collaborators i.e. if you invest 10k then you get 10k back plus inflation?<br />
*Look at possible ways to expand into a chain of OS businesses once one is established?<br />
*Consider a plan that enables people to "buy out at the bottom".</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Community_Business_Models&diff=46169Community Business Models2011-11-07T05:53:53Z<p>Jamie clarke: /* Metal Working Factory */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Introduction==<br />
<br />
The main aim of this page is to show the potential earnings of each sector of a open village <br />
culture. <br />
The gvcs development has been grouped into five distinct economic categories in order to stream line there developement and highlight the economic incentives.These catergories are Architectural, Agricultural, manufacturing, power engineering and computer automation. The development models are not currently complete and tested business models, however they are to be used as a base line to show the potential benefits to investors as well as the potential cost savings to the fabricators themselves thus allowing for a truely open business process to take place. <br />
<br />
Many business models and phases of developement are needed to successfully replicate a working civilization on a small scale from a baker, to an electrician and everything else you can imagine. Hypermodularity should be maintained throughout so the waste products of one system are either recaptured or reused which continuously reduces running costs. Hypermodularity also helps interoperability, that means if its a really awesome product like the ipad, you can basically do anything with it! Systems must be ultra-optimized with integrated upgradability.(the opposite to design obsolescence) That basically means that unlike the iphone it shouldnt need to be thrown away after six months. We are approaching a point in technology where even the ipad will seem redundant and imagine a world where you will be able to reprint the latest model of pentiums processor in your house, print out a sheet and manipulate it like an ipad and then shred it, recycle it and get a better graphics card all in.<br />
<br />
That would be ultraoptimised hypermodularity and we might be able to do similar things in a few years.<br />
<br />
<br />
This is the level of optimisation possible with todays technology if creative ideas where encouraged and funded. <br />
<br />
This list is not exhaustive;<br />
<br />
==Minimal Risk Investments==<br />
If you invest in anyone of these business models OSE EU is willing to offer a series of options that can reduce risk, improve payback times and increase profitability for you the investor. We are confident that our products can be on the shelf within a year and generating significant returns within 18months.<br />
<br />
The investment options include but are not limited to;<br />
Taking a share of the particular production facility<br />
Free use of the facility for educational, charity or fund-raising events<br />
Advertising your products on our numerous websites and blogs<br />
Pay back in installments plus inflation<br />
Offering you a fixed term license to sell or distribute our product <br />
<br />
If you have an open source business why not invest early in a project with your support so we can all help eachother. <br />
<br />
OSE EU is willing to make negotiations on any of the above. <br />
<br />
==Hydroponic Aquaculture== <br />
In hydroponics we use lettuce as a baseline crop in our discussions. A 4000 hole 'nft' hydroponic system growing a variety of lettuce that takes four weeks to mature would require 1000 lettuce to be planted and harvested per week. This would consist of 2 hours work per day for one person in a well organized system. Assuming a conservative retail value of $0.5 per lettuce this would give an annual gross income equal to $26,000. <br />
<br />
Fish and lobster retails for $10 per lb making it the most expensive form of protein sold on international markets. The feed conversion ratio in an efficient aquaculture system shows that 1.2lbs of feed will produce 1lb of fish. Black soldier fly larva or worms can remove food waste and create a source of feed for the business. A 10,000 fish system can generate a gross income of $100,000 dollars per year. 10,000 fish need 200,000 litres of water. This would equal an area 2000sqft. Feed costs would be $8000 dollars assuming feed was not produced on site. The fish, plants and bacteria work together symbiotically to control water pH and ammonia levels making this system ultra-optimized. It would also be possible to run courses in aquaponics.<br />
<br />
Seperately hydroponics and aquaculture are already highly optimized multibillion dollar industries and aquaponics would allow these systems to become even more cost effective, profitable and productive. <br />
<br />
=Geodesic domes, polytunnels and low impact structures= <br />
For 20 hours labour and $220 it is possible to create a 200sqft geodesic dome green house with a retail value of $1500.With an initial investment of $5000 dollars it would be possible to create a 5000sqft greenhouse on two stories that was the most efficient food production system on the planet. Four 3v geodesic domes can combine to create a pseudo-6v geodesic dome which is much greater in size, this makes the system hyper-modular. For $2500 dollars and 120 hours construction it is possible to create a small two storey 3 bedroom 1200sqft geodesic dome home with a small solar system and rain water collection system but with no interior, On land with planning permission this could be worth in excess of $100,000 dollars. It would also be possible to run courses on geodesic dome greenhouse and self build housing. <br />
<br />
=Fablab=<br />
Its should be possible to create a fablab with a commercial value of $10,000 from readily available kits for $3000. These kits are already open source and this would allow the development of a self replicating, intrinsically upgrading and hypermodular fab lab that costs the price of scrap and electronics to expand. The facilities would have a $1000 laser cutter, a $1000 3 axis CNC mill, a $600 3D printer, a $300 bioplastic extruder and a smaller $100 circuit mill. This would be upgraded to a selective laser sintering machine, 6 axis cnc mill and a centrifugal metal atomizer. <br />
<br />
In discussions about CNC machine self replication we use the 3D printer as a base line example. The cost of 3mm PLA filament is $40 per lb, the cost of PLA pellets is $5 per pound and eventually the PLA could be synthesized on site. The PLA 3D printer components retail for $75 each. The machine can reproduce itself in 6 hours requiring less than 10 minutes of manual labour which means 1 machine can recreate itself 4 times per day producing parts worth $300 for less than an hours work. Assuming all these parts are sold this would equate to an annual gross income of $109,500. As we can see if an entire fablab can become self replicating the potential savings or profit are huge. It would also be possible rent this facility to people and run courses in 3D design and machine assembly.<br />
<br />
=Metal Working Factory= <br />
A simple metal working factory can be created from scrap metal and two old microwaves which would include a drill press, lathe, mill, metal roller, band saw, welder and charcoal furnace or waste oil furnace. This facility would be able to manufacture any industrial equipment at the cost of scrap metal so the profit margin would be highly dependent on the local area and the skill of the worker. Manufacturing would also be labour intensive but the savings are large as this system commercially would be worth anywhere from $10,000 to $50,000 and upwards.<br />
<br />
==Hablab==<br />
For approximately 5000 euros it would be possible to create a two story, 3 bedroom house that was totally self sufficient. The design would be a geodesic dome with strawbale super insulation, solar panels, battery bank, rainwater collection, wood stove and biogas production. With planning permission this would be worth in excess of 200,000 gbp<br />
<br />
==Buying Out At The Bottom==<br />
For 1000 euros a fully established community can provide an individual with sustainable housing, organic produce and work for up to a year. In which time we feel that the individual will be able to make 5000 euros.<br />
<br />
With an offering of 5000 euros we can provide the chance, space, materials and support for any person to create a full CNC fablab for the community, metal working facility, solar power generation and hot water, a greenhouse facility capable of feeding 10-20 people or permanent accommodation for up to 3 people.(it should be possible to complete two of these large scale projects for 5000euros once all documentation is complete.)<br />
<br />
<br />
15000 euros would be enough to create a complete homestead capable of meeting the needs for approximately 5 to 10 people. In 18 months it should be possible for that homestead to generate approximately 150,000 euros profit assuming the homestead is working at 33% utilisation. This would represent and easy life and quite a low utilization of the technology when compared to current business models that need to operate continously on a massive sacel. <br />
<br />
This 150,000 euros represents the potential to remove 100 people from the current system and set up 10 new communities per year. If this money was reinvested in developing communities you could own a share of up to 150 communities.<br />
<br />
Obviously this a ponsi scheme, the only difference being that this model was designed to provide for 99.9% of humanities needs instead of benefitting only the top 0.1% of population.<br />
<br />
<br />
"This is the real news of our century. It is highly feasible to take care of all of humanity<br />
<br />
at a higher standard of living than anybody has ever experienced or dreamt of.<br />
<br />
To do so without having anybody profit at the expense of another<br />
<br />
so that everybody can enjoy the whole earth. And it can all be done by 1985."<br />
<br />
–R. Buckminster Fuller, The World Game, 1971 <br />
<br />
<br />
==Links to business models==<br />
Any designs on these sites are not strictly open source so just use these sites to analyze the business plans and get some good ideas. <br />
*Aeroponic food production; www.synergyii.com/aeroponic/VAP.pdf<br />
*Aquaculture; http://aquaculturetanks.net/hybrid-striped-bass/<br />
*Aquaponics<br />
*reprap; http://forums.reprap.org/list.php?175<br />
<br />
'''Things to consider when setting up an Open Source or Community Business Model'''<br />
<br />
(These point will be location, funds and (personal) interest dependant)<br />
<br />
*Funding<br />
*Material Costs<br />
*People - how many and what skills are needed<br />
*Hours Labour<br />
*Product/Produce Selling Prices<br />
*Market(research) / Customers / Other Communities / NGOs abroad (Design Development Summit http://iddsummit.org/)<br />
*Ease of start?<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Energy:'''<br />
*Solar<br />
*Wind<br />
*Water<br />
*Batteries?<br />
*(sell machines, consulting, electricity, sell electricity back to the grid)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Food'''<br />
*Powering an aquaponic system (rotating?) + Green House like Wisconsin one.<br />
- Other OS Greenhouses + Business models?<br />
*Joel Salatin livestock & food model http://www.youtube.com/user/FRESHthemovie#p/u/5/KwR44T69_Is<br />
*Selling produce<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Fabrication:'''<br />
*CNC workshop<br />
*FabLab<br />
*Selling OS products<br />
*Service (maintenance) (for the public)<br />
*Renting machines<br />
*Use the machines at our place and take the products with you<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Construction:'''<br />
*Consider different construction methods.<br />
*Sell construction products<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Education:'''<br />
*Training<br />
*Consultancy<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Guidelines to follow:'''<br />
*set up as or be Non-Profit<br />
*Use OS Licences on products - http://www.youtube.com/user/sciguy14#p/u/2/xyEnY7nK2Y4<br />
<br />
<br />
Side Thoughts;<br />
*Specify how much it would cost to set up a Greenhouse and CNC workshop.<br />
*Research possible returns.<br />
*Outline an investment plan for ourselves and collaborators i.e. if you invest 10k then you get 10k back plus inflation?<br />
*Look at possible ways to expand into a chain of OS businesses once one is established?<br />
*Consider a plan that enables people to "buy out at the bottom".</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Community_Business_Models&diff=46168Community Business Models2011-11-07T05:53:35Z<p>Jamie clarke: /* fablab */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Introduction==<br />
<br />
The main aim of this page is to show the potential earnings of each sector of a open village <br />
culture. <br />
The gvcs development has been grouped into five distinct economic categories in order to stream line there developement and highlight the economic incentives.These catergories are Architectural, Agricultural, manufacturing, power engineering and computer automation. The development models are not currently complete and tested business models, however they are to be used as a base line to show the potential benefits to investors as well as the potential cost savings to the fabricators themselves thus allowing for a truely open business process to take place. <br />
<br />
Many business models and phases of developement are needed to successfully replicate a working civilization on a small scale from a baker, to an electrician and everything else you can imagine. Hypermodularity should be maintained throughout so the waste products of one system are either recaptured or reused which continuously reduces running costs. Hypermodularity also helps interoperability, that means if its a really awesome product like the ipad, you can basically do anything with it! Systems must be ultra-optimized with integrated upgradability.(the opposite to design obsolescence) That basically means that unlike the iphone it shouldnt need to be thrown away after six months. We are approaching a point in technology where even the ipad will seem redundant and imagine a world where you will be able to reprint the latest model of pentiums processor in your house, print out a sheet and manipulate it like an ipad and then shred it, recycle it and get a better graphics card all in.<br />
<br />
That would be ultraoptimised hypermodularity and we might be able to do similar things in a few years.<br />
<br />
<br />
This is the level of optimisation possible with todays technology if creative ideas where encouraged and funded. <br />
<br />
This list is not exhaustive;<br />
<br />
==Minimal Risk Investments==<br />
If you invest in anyone of these business models OSE EU is willing to offer a series of options that can reduce risk, improve payback times and increase profitability for you the investor. We are confident that our products can be on the shelf within a year and generating significant returns within 18months.<br />
<br />
The investment options include but are not limited to;<br />
Taking a share of the particular production facility<br />
Free use of the facility for educational, charity or fund-raising events<br />
Advertising your products on our numerous websites and blogs<br />
Pay back in installments plus inflation<br />
Offering you a fixed term license to sell or distribute our product <br />
<br />
If you have an open source business why not invest early in a project with your support so we can all help eachother. <br />
<br />
OSE EU is willing to make negotiations on any of the above. <br />
<br />
==Hydroponic Aquaculture== <br />
In hydroponics we use lettuce as a baseline crop in our discussions. A 4000 hole 'nft' hydroponic system growing a variety of lettuce that takes four weeks to mature would require 1000 lettuce to be planted and harvested per week. This would consist of 2 hours work per day for one person in a well organized system. Assuming a conservative retail value of $0.5 per lettuce this would give an annual gross income equal to $26,000. <br />
<br />
Fish and lobster retails for $10 per lb making it the most expensive form of protein sold on international markets. The feed conversion ratio in an efficient aquaculture system shows that 1.2lbs of feed will produce 1lb of fish. Black soldier fly larva or worms can remove food waste and create a source of feed for the business. A 10,000 fish system can generate a gross income of $100,000 dollars per year. 10,000 fish need 200,000 litres of water. This would equal an area 2000sqft. Feed costs would be $8000 dollars assuming feed was not produced on site. The fish, plants and bacteria work together symbiotically to control water pH and ammonia levels making this system ultra-optimized. It would also be possible to run courses in aquaponics.<br />
<br />
Seperately hydroponics and aquaculture are already highly optimized multibillion dollar industries and aquaponics would allow these systems to become even more cost effective, profitable and productive. <br />
<br />
=Geodesic domes, polytunnels and low impact structures= <br />
For 20 hours labour and $220 it is possible to create a 200sqft geodesic dome green house with a retail value of $1500.With an initial investment of $5000 dollars it would be possible to create a 5000sqft greenhouse on two stories that was the most efficient food production system on the planet. Four 3v geodesic domes can combine to create a pseudo-6v geodesic dome which is much greater in size, this makes the system hyper-modular. For $2500 dollars and 120 hours construction it is possible to create a small two storey 3 bedroom 1200sqft geodesic dome home with a small solar system and rain water collection system but with no interior, On land with planning permission this could be worth in excess of $100,000 dollars. It would also be possible to run courses on geodesic dome greenhouse and self build housing. <br />
<br />
=Fablab=<br />
Its should be possible to create a fablab with a commercial value of $10,000 from readily available kits for $3000. These kits are already open source and this would allow the development of a self replicating, intrinsically upgrading and hypermodular fab lab that costs the price of scrap and electronics to expand. The facilities would have a $1000 laser cutter, a $1000 3 axis CNC mill, a $600 3D printer, a $300 bioplastic extruder and a smaller $100 circuit mill. This would be upgraded to a selective laser sintering machine, 6 axis cnc mill and a centrifugal metal atomizer. <br />
<br />
In discussions about CNC machine self replication we use the 3D printer as a base line example. The cost of 3mm PLA filament is $40 per lb, the cost of PLA pellets is $5 per pound and eventually the PLA could be synthesized on site. The PLA 3D printer components retail for $75 each. The machine can reproduce itself in 6 hours requiring less than 10 minutes of manual labour which means 1 machine can recreate itself 4 times per day producing parts worth $300 for less than an hours work. Assuming all these parts are sold this would equate to an annual gross income of $109,500. As we can see if an entire fablab can become self replicating the potential savings or profit are huge. It would also be possible rent this facility to people and run courses in 3D design and machine assembly.<br />
<br />
==Metal Working Factory== <br />
A simple metal working factory can be created from scrap metal and two old microwaves which would include a drill press, lathe, mill, metal roller, band saw, welder and charcoal furnace or waste oil furnace. This facility would be able to manufacture any industrial equipment at the cost of scrap metal so the profit margin would be highly dependent on the local area and the skill of the worker. Manufacturing would also be labour intensive but the savings are large as this system commercially would be worth anywhere from $10,000 to $50,000 and upwards. <br />
<br />
==Hablab==<br />
For approximately 5000 euros it would be possible to create a two story, 3 bedroom house that was totally self sufficient. The design would be a geodesic dome with strawbale super insulation, solar panels, battery bank, rainwater collection, wood stove and biogas production. With planning permission this would be worth in excess of 200,000 gbp<br />
<br />
==Buying Out At The Bottom==<br />
For 1000 euros a fully established community can provide an individual with sustainable housing, organic produce and work for up to a year. In which time we feel that the individual will be able to make 5000 euros.<br />
<br />
With an offering of 5000 euros we can provide the chance, space, materials and support for any person to create a full CNC fablab for the community, metal working facility, solar power generation and hot water, a greenhouse facility capable of feeding 10-20 people or permanent accommodation for up to 3 people.(it should be possible to complete two of these large scale projects for 5000euros once all documentation is complete.)<br />
<br />
<br />
15000 euros would be enough to create a complete homestead capable of meeting the needs for approximately 5 to 10 people. In 18 months it should be possible for that homestead to generate approximately 150,000 euros profit assuming the homestead is working at 33% utilisation. This would represent and easy life and quite a low utilization of the technology when compared to current business models that need to operate continously on a massive sacel. <br />
<br />
This 150,000 euros represents the potential to remove 100 people from the current system and set up 10 new communities per year. If this money was reinvested in developing communities you could own a share of up to 150 communities.<br />
<br />
Obviously this a ponsi scheme, the only difference being that this model was designed to provide for 99.9% of humanities needs instead of benefitting only the top 0.1% of population.<br />
<br />
<br />
"This is the real news of our century. It is highly feasible to take care of all of humanity<br />
<br />
at a higher standard of living than anybody has ever experienced or dreamt of.<br />
<br />
To do so without having anybody profit at the expense of another<br />
<br />
so that everybody can enjoy the whole earth. And it can all be done by 1985."<br />
<br />
–R. Buckminster Fuller, The World Game, 1971 <br />
<br />
<br />
==Links to business models==<br />
Any designs on these sites are not strictly open source so just use these sites to analyze the business plans and get some good ideas. <br />
*Aeroponic food production; www.synergyii.com/aeroponic/VAP.pdf<br />
*Aquaculture; http://aquaculturetanks.net/hybrid-striped-bass/<br />
*Aquaponics<br />
*reprap; http://forums.reprap.org/list.php?175<br />
<br />
'''Things to consider when setting up an Open Source or Community Business Model'''<br />
<br />
(These point will be location, funds and (personal) interest dependant)<br />
<br />
*Funding<br />
*Material Costs<br />
*People - how many and what skills are needed<br />
*Hours Labour<br />
*Product/Produce Selling Prices<br />
*Market(research) / Customers / Other Communities / NGOs abroad (Design Development Summit http://iddsummit.org/)<br />
*Ease of start?<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Energy:'''<br />
*Solar<br />
*Wind<br />
*Water<br />
*Batteries?<br />
*(sell machines, consulting, electricity, sell electricity back to the grid)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Food'''<br />
*Powering an aquaponic system (rotating?) + Green House like Wisconsin one.<br />
- Other OS Greenhouses + Business models?<br />
*Joel Salatin livestock & food model http://www.youtube.com/user/FRESHthemovie#p/u/5/KwR44T69_Is<br />
*Selling produce<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Fabrication:'''<br />
*CNC workshop<br />
*FabLab<br />
*Selling OS products<br />
*Service (maintenance) (for the public)<br />
*Renting machines<br />
*Use the machines at our place and take the products with you<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Construction:'''<br />
*Consider different construction methods.<br />
*Sell construction products<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Education:'''<br />
*Training<br />
*Consultancy<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Guidelines to follow:'''<br />
*set up as or be Non-Profit<br />
*Use OS Licences on products - http://www.youtube.com/user/sciguy14#p/u/2/xyEnY7nK2Y4<br />
<br />
<br />
Side Thoughts;<br />
*Specify how much it would cost to set up a Greenhouse and CNC workshop.<br />
*Research possible returns.<br />
*Outline an investment plan for ourselves and collaborators i.e. if you invest 10k then you get 10k back plus inflation?<br />
*Look at possible ways to expand into a chain of OS businesses once one is established?<br />
*Consider a plan that enables people to "buy out at the bottom".</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Community_Business_Models&diff=46167Community Business Models2011-11-07T05:51:53Z<p>Jamie clarke: /* =Geodesic domes, polytunnels and low impact structures */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Introduction==<br />
<br />
The main aim of this page is to show the potential earnings of each sector of a open village <br />
culture. <br />
The gvcs development has been grouped into five distinct economic categories in order to stream line there developement and highlight the economic incentives.These catergories are Architectural, Agricultural, manufacturing, power engineering and computer automation. The development models are not currently complete and tested business models, however they are to be used as a base line to show the potential benefits to investors as well as the potential cost savings to the fabricators themselves thus allowing for a truely open business process to take place. <br />
<br />
Many business models and phases of developement are needed to successfully replicate a working civilization on a small scale from a baker, to an electrician and everything else you can imagine. Hypermodularity should be maintained throughout so the waste products of one system are either recaptured or reused which continuously reduces running costs. Hypermodularity also helps interoperability, that means if its a really awesome product like the ipad, you can basically do anything with it! Systems must be ultra-optimized with integrated upgradability.(the opposite to design obsolescence) That basically means that unlike the iphone it shouldnt need to be thrown away after six months. We are approaching a point in technology where even the ipad will seem redundant and imagine a world where you will be able to reprint the latest model of pentiums processor in your house, print out a sheet and manipulate it like an ipad and then shred it, recycle it and get a better graphics card all in.<br />
<br />
That would be ultraoptimised hypermodularity and we might be able to do similar things in a few years.<br />
<br />
<br />
This is the level of optimisation possible with todays technology if creative ideas where encouraged and funded. <br />
<br />
This list is not exhaustive;<br />
<br />
==Minimal Risk Investments==<br />
If you invest in anyone of these business models OSE EU is willing to offer a series of options that can reduce risk, improve payback times and increase profitability for you the investor. We are confident that our products can be on the shelf within a year and generating significant returns within 18months.<br />
<br />
The investment options include but are not limited to;<br />
Taking a share of the particular production facility<br />
Free use of the facility for educational, charity or fund-raising events<br />
Advertising your products on our numerous websites and blogs<br />
Pay back in installments plus inflation<br />
Offering you a fixed term license to sell or distribute our product <br />
<br />
If you have an open source business why not invest early in a project with your support so we can all help eachother. <br />
<br />
OSE EU is willing to make negotiations on any of the above. <br />
<br />
==Hydroponic Aquaculture== <br />
In hydroponics we use lettuce as a baseline crop in our discussions. A 4000 hole 'nft' hydroponic system growing a variety of lettuce that takes four weeks to mature would require 1000 lettuce to be planted and harvested per week. This would consist of 2 hours work per day for one person in a well organized system. Assuming a conservative retail value of $0.5 per lettuce this would give an annual gross income equal to $26,000. <br />
<br />
Fish and lobster retails for $10 per lb making it the most expensive form of protein sold on international markets. The feed conversion ratio in an efficient aquaculture system shows that 1.2lbs of feed will produce 1lb of fish. Black soldier fly larva or worms can remove food waste and create a source of feed for the business. A 10,000 fish system can generate a gross income of $100,000 dollars per year. 10,000 fish need 200,000 litres of water. This would equal an area 2000sqft. Feed costs would be $8000 dollars assuming feed was not produced on site. The fish, plants and bacteria work together symbiotically to control water pH and ammonia levels making this system ultra-optimized. It would also be possible to run courses in aquaponics.<br />
<br />
Seperately hydroponics and aquaculture are already highly optimized multibillion dollar industries and aquaponics would allow these systems to become even more cost effective, profitable and productive. <br />
<br />
=Geodesic domes, polytunnels and low impact structures= <br />
For 20 hours labour and $220 it is possible to create a 200sqft geodesic dome green house with a retail value of $1500.With an initial investment of $5000 dollars it would be possible to create a 5000sqft greenhouse on two stories that was the most efficient food production system on the planet. Four 3v geodesic domes can combine to create a pseudo-6v geodesic dome which is much greater in size, this makes the system hyper-modular. For $2500 dollars and 120 hours construction it is possible to create a small two storey 3 bedroom 1200sqft geodesic dome home with a small solar system and rain water collection system but with no interior, On land with planning permission this could be worth in excess of $100,000 dollars. It would also be possible to run courses on geodesic dome greenhouse and self build housing. <br />
<br />
==fablab==<br />
Its should be possible to create a fablab with a commercial value of $10,000 from readily available kits for $3000. These kits are already open source and this would allow the development of a self replicating, intrinsically upgrading and hypermodular fab lab that costs the price of scrap and electronics to expand. The facilities would have a $1000 laser cutter, a $1000 3 axis CNC mill, a $600 3D printer, a $300 bioplastic extruder and a smaller $100 circuit mill. This would be upgraded to a selective laser sintering machine, 6 axis cnc mill and a centrifugal metal atomizer. <br />
<br />
In discussions about CNC machine self replication we use the 3D printer as a base line example. The cost of 3mm PLA filament is $40 per lb, the cost of PLA pellets is $5 per pound and eventually the PLA could be synthesized on site. The PLA 3D printer components retail for $75 each. The machine can reproduce itself in 6 hours requiring less than 10 minutes of manual labour which means 1 machine can recreate itself 4 times per day producing parts worth $300 for less than an hours work. Assuming all these parts are sold this would equate to an annual gross income of $109,500. As we can see if an entire fablab can become self replicating the potential savings or profit are huge. It would also be possible rent this facility to people and run courses in 3D design and machine assembly.<br />
<br />
==Metal Working Factory== <br />
A simple metal working factory can be created from scrap metal and two old microwaves which would include a drill press, lathe, mill, metal roller, band saw, welder and charcoal furnace or waste oil furnace. This facility would be able to manufacture any industrial equipment at the cost of scrap metal so the profit margin would be highly dependent on the local area and the skill of the worker. Manufacturing would also be labour intensive but the savings are large as this system commercially would be worth anywhere from $10,000 to $50,000 and upwards. <br />
<br />
==Hablab==<br />
For approximately 5000 euros it would be possible to create a two story, 3 bedroom house that was totally self sufficient. The design would be a geodesic dome with strawbale super insulation, solar panels, battery bank, rainwater collection, wood stove and biogas production. With planning permission this would be worth in excess of 200,000 gbp<br />
<br />
==Buying Out At The Bottom==<br />
For 1000 euros a fully established community can provide an individual with sustainable housing, organic produce and work for up to a year. In which time we feel that the individual will be able to make 5000 euros.<br />
<br />
With an offering of 5000 euros we can provide the chance, space, materials and support for any person to create a full CNC fablab for the community, metal working facility, solar power generation and hot water, a greenhouse facility capable of feeding 10-20 people or permanent accommodation for up to 3 people.(it should be possible to complete two of these large scale projects for 5000euros once all documentation is complete.)<br />
<br />
<br />
15000 euros would be enough to create a complete homestead capable of meeting the needs for approximately 5 to 10 people. In 18 months it should be possible for that homestead to generate approximately 150,000 euros profit assuming the homestead is working at 33% utilisation. This would represent and easy life and quite a low utilization of the technology when compared to current business models that need to operate continously on a massive sacel. <br />
<br />
This 150,000 euros represents the potential to remove 100 people from the current system and set up 10 new communities per year. If this money was reinvested in developing communities you could own a share of up to 150 communities.<br />
<br />
Obviously this a ponsi scheme, the only difference being that this model was designed to provide for 99.9% of humanities needs instead of benefitting only the top 0.1% of population.<br />
<br />
<br />
"This is the real news of our century. It is highly feasible to take care of all of humanity<br />
<br />
at a higher standard of living than anybody has ever experienced or dreamt of.<br />
<br />
To do so without having anybody profit at the expense of another<br />
<br />
so that everybody can enjoy the whole earth. And it can all be done by 1985."<br />
<br />
–R. Buckminster Fuller, The World Game, 1971 <br />
<br />
<br />
==Links to business models==<br />
Any designs on these sites are not strictly open source so just use these sites to analyze the business plans and get some good ideas. <br />
*Aeroponic food production; www.synergyii.com/aeroponic/VAP.pdf<br />
*Aquaculture; http://aquaculturetanks.net/hybrid-striped-bass/<br />
*Aquaponics<br />
*reprap; http://forums.reprap.org/list.php?175<br />
<br />
'''Things to consider when setting up an Open Source or Community Business Model'''<br />
<br />
(These point will be location, funds and (personal) interest dependant)<br />
<br />
*Funding<br />
*Material Costs<br />
*People - how many and what skills are needed<br />
*Hours Labour<br />
*Product/Produce Selling Prices<br />
*Market(research) / Customers / Other Communities / NGOs abroad (Design Development Summit http://iddsummit.org/)<br />
*Ease of start?<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Energy:'''<br />
*Solar<br />
*Wind<br />
*Water<br />
*Batteries?<br />
*(sell machines, consulting, electricity, sell electricity back to the grid)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Food'''<br />
*Powering an aquaponic system (rotating?) + Green House like Wisconsin one.<br />
- Other OS Greenhouses + Business models?<br />
*Joel Salatin livestock & food model http://www.youtube.com/user/FRESHthemovie#p/u/5/KwR44T69_Is<br />
*Selling produce<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Fabrication:'''<br />
*CNC workshop<br />
*FabLab<br />
*Selling OS products<br />
*Service (maintenance) (for the public)<br />
*Renting machines<br />
*Use the machines at our place and take the products with you<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Construction:'''<br />
*Consider different construction methods.<br />
*Sell construction products<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Education:'''<br />
*Training<br />
*Consultancy<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Guidelines to follow:'''<br />
*set up as or be Non-Profit<br />
*Use OS Licences on products - http://www.youtube.com/user/sciguy14#p/u/2/xyEnY7nK2Y4<br />
<br />
<br />
Side Thoughts;<br />
*Specify how much it would cost to set up a Greenhouse and CNC workshop.<br />
*Research possible returns.<br />
*Outline an investment plan for ourselves and collaborators i.e. if you invest 10k then you get 10k back plus inflation?<br />
*Look at possible ways to expand into a chain of OS businesses once one is established?<br />
*Consider a plan that enables people to "buy out at the bottom".</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Community_Business_Models&diff=46166Community Business Models2011-11-07T05:51:27Z<p>Jamie clarke: </p>
<hr />
<div>==Introduction==<br />
<br />
The main aim of this page is to show the potential earnings of each sector of a open village <br />
culture. <br />
The gvcs development has been grouped into five distinct economic categories in order to stream line there developement and highlight the economic incentives.These catergories are Architectural, Agricultural, manufacturing, power engineering and computer automation. The development models are not currently complete and tested business models, however they are to be used as a base line to show the potential benefits to investors as well as the potential cost savings to the fabricators themselves thus allowing for a truely open business process to take place. <br />
<br />
Many business models and phases of developement are needed to successfully replicate a working civilization on a small scale from a baker, to an electrician and everything else you can imagine. Hypermodularity should be maintained throughout so the waste products of one system are either recaptured or reused which continuously reduces running costs. Hypermodularity also helps interoperability, that means if its a really awesome product like the ipad, you can basically do anything with it! Systems must be ultra-optimized with integrated upgradability.(the opposite to design obsolescence) That basically means that unlike the iphone it shouldnt need to be thrown away after six months. We are approaching a point in technology where even the ipad will seem redundant and imagine a world where you will be able to reprint the latest model of pentiums processor in your house, print out a sheet and manipulate it like an ipad and then shred it, recycle it and get a better graphics card all in.<br />
<br />
That would be ultraoptimised hypermodularity and we might be able to do similar things in a few years.<br />
<br />
<br />
This is the level of optimisation possible with todays technology if creative ideas where encouraged and funded. <br />
<br />
This list is not exhaustive;<br />
<br />
==Minimal Risk Investments==<br />
If you invest in anyone of these business models OSE EU is willing to offer a series of options that can reduce risk, improve payback times and increase profitability for you the investor. We are confident that our products can be on the shelf within a year and generating significant returns within 18months.<br />
<br />
The investment options include but are not limited to;<br />
Taking a share of the particular production facility<br />
Free use of the facility for educational, charity or fund-raising events<br />
Advertising your products on our numerous websites and blogs<br />
Pay back in installments plus inflation<br />
Offering you a fixed term license to sell or distribute our product <br />
<br />
If you have an open source business why not invest early in a project with your support so we can all help eachother. <br />
<br />
OSE EU is willing to make negotiations on any of the above. <br />
<br />
==Hydroponic Aquaculture== <br />
In hydroponics we use lettuce as a baseline crop in our discussions. A 4000 hole 'nft' hydroponic system growing a variety of lettuce that takes four weeks to mature would require 1000 lettuce to be planted and harvested per week. This would consist of 2 hours work per day for one person in a well organized system. Assuming a conservative retail value of $0.5 per lettuce this would give an annual gross income equal to $26,000. <br />
<br />
Fish and lobster retails for $10 per lb making it the most expensive form of protein sold on international markets. The feed conversion ratio in an efficient aquaculture system shows that 1.2lbs of feed will produce 1lb of fish. Black soldier fly larva or worms can remove food waste and create a source of feed for the business. A 10,000 fish system can generate a gross income of $100,000 dollars per year. 10,000 fish need 200,000 litres of water. This would equal an area 2000sqft. Feed costs would be $8000 dollars assuming feed was not produced on site. The fish, plants and bacteria work together symbiotically to control water pH and ammonia levels making this system ultra-optimized. It would also be possible to run courses in aquaponics.<br />
<br />
Seperately hydroponics and aquaculture are already highly optimized multibillion dollar industries and aquaponics would allow these systems to become even more cost effective, profitable and productive. <br />
<br />
==Geodesic domes, polytunnels and low impact structures= <br />
For 20 hours labour and $220 it is possible to create a 200sqft geodesic dome green house with a retail value of $1500.With an initial investment of $5000 dollars it would be possible to create a 5000sqft greenhouse on two stories that was the most efficient food production system on the planet. Four 3v geodesic domes can combine to create a pseudo-6v geodesic dome which is much greater in size, this makes the system hyper-modular. For $2500 dollars and 120 hours construction it is possible to create a small two storey 3 bedroom 1200sqft geodesic dome home with a small solar system and rain water collection system but with no interior, On land with planning permission this could be worth in excess of $100,000 dollars. It would also be possible to run courses on geodesic dome greenhouse and self build housing. <br />
<br />
==fablab==<br />
Its should be possible to create a fablab with a commercial value of $10,000 from readily available kits for $3000. These kits are already open source and this would allow the development of a self replicating, intrinsically upgrading and hypermodular fab lab that costs the price of scrap and electronics to expand. The facilities would have a $1000 laser cutter, a $1000 3 axis CNC mill, a $600 3D printer, a $300 bioplastic extruder and a smaller $100 circuit mill. This would be upgraded to a selective laser sintering machine, 6 axis cnc mill and a centrifugal metal atomizer. <br />
<br />
In discussions about CNC machine self replication we use the 3D printer as a base line example. The cost of 3mm PLA filament is $40 per lb, the cost of PLA pellets is $5 per pound and eventually the PLA could be synthesized on site. The PLA 3D printer components retail for $75 each. The machine can reproduce itself in 6 hours requiring less than 10 minutes of manual labour which means 1 machine can recreate itself 4 times per day producing parts worth $300 for less than an hours work. Assuming all these parts are sold this would equate to an annual gross income of $109,500. As we can see if an entire fablab can become self replicating the potential savings or profit are huge. It would also be possible rent this facility to people and run courses in 3D design and machine assembly.<br />
<br />
==Metal Working Factory== <br />
A simple metal working factory can be created from scrap metal and two old microwaves which would include a drill press, lathe, mill, metal roller, band saw, welder and charcoal furnace or waste oil furnace. This facility would be able to manufacture any industrial equipment at the cost of scrap metal so the profit margin would be highly dependent on the local area and the skill of the worker. Manufacturing would also be labour intensive but the savings are large as this system commercially would be worth anywhere from $10,000 to $50,000 and upwards. <br />
<br />
==Hablab==<br />
For approximately 5000 euros it would be possible to create a two story, 3 bedroom house that was totally self sufficient. The design would be a geodesic dome with strawbale super insulation, solar panels, battery bank, rainwater collection, wood stove and biogas production. With planning permission this would be worth in excess of 200,000 gbp<br />
<br />
==Buying Out At The Bottom==<br />
For 1000 euros a fully established community can provide an individual with sustainable housing, organic produce and work for up to a year. In which time we feel that the individual will be able to make 5000 euros.<br />
<br />
With an offering of 5000 euros we can provide the chance, space, materials and support for any person to create a full CNC fablab for the community, metal working facility, solar power generation and hot water, a greenhouse facility capable of feeding 10-20 people or permanent accommodation for up to 3 people.(it should be possible to complete two of these large scale projects for 5000euros once all documentation is complete.)<br />
<br />
<br />
15000 euros would be enough to create a complete homestead capable of meeting the needs for approximately 5 to 10 people. In 18 months it should be possible for that homestead to generate approximately 150,000 euros profit assuming the homestead is working at 33% utilisation. This would represent and easy life and quite a low utilization of the technology when compared to current business models that need to operate continously on a massive sacel. <br />
<br />
This 150,000 euros represents the potential to remove 100 people from the current system and set up 10 new communities per year. If this money was reinvested in developing communities you could own a share of up to 150 communities.<br />
<br />
Obviously this a ponsi scheme, the only difference being that this model was designed to provide for 99.9% of humanities needs instead of benefitting only the top 0.1% of population.<br />
<br />
<br />
"This is the real news of our century. It is highly feasible to take care of all of humanity<br />
<br />
at a higher standard of living than anybody has ever experienced or dreamt of.<br />
<br />
To do so without having anybody profit at the expense of another<br />
<br />
so that everybody can enjoy the whole earth. And it can all be done by 1985."<br />
<br />
–R. Buckminster Fuller, The World Game, 1971 <br />
<br />
<br />
==Links to business models==<br />
Any designs on these sites are not strictly open source so just use these sites to analyze the business plans and get some good ideas. <br />
*Aeroponic food production; www.synergyii.com/aeroponic/VAP.pdf<br />
*Aquaculture; http://aquaculturetanks.net/hybrid-striped-bass/<br />
*Aquaponics<br />
*reprap; http://forums.reprap.org/list.php?175<br />
<br />
'''Things to consider when setting up an Open Source or Community Business Model'''<br />
<br />
(These point will be location, funds and (personal) interest dependant)<br />
<br />
*Funding<br />
*Material Costs<br />
*People - how many and what skills are needed<br />
*Hours Labour<br />
*Product/Produce Selling Prices<br />
*Market(research) / Customers / Other Communities / NGOs abroad (Design Development Summit http://iddsummit.org/)<br />
*Ease of start?<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Energy:'''<br />
*Solar<br />
*Wind<br />
*Water<br />
*Batteries?<br />
*(sell machines, consulting, electricity, sell electricity back to the grid)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Food'''<br />
*Powering an aquaponic system (rotating?) + Green House like Wisconsin one.<br />
- Other OS Greenhouses + Business models?<br />
*Joel Salatin livestock & food model http://www.youtube.com/user/FRESHthemovie#p/u/5/KwR44T69_Is<br />
*Selling produce<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Fabrication:'''<br />
*CNC workshop<br />
*FabLab<br />
*Selling OS products<br />
*Service (maintenance) (for the public)<br />
*Renting machines<br />
*Use the machines at our place and take the products with you<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Construction:'''<br />
*Consider different construction methods.<br />
*Sell construction products<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Education:'''<br />
*Training<br />
*Consultancy<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Guidelines to follow:'''<br />
*set up as or be Non-Profit<br />
*Use OS Licences on products - http://www.youtube.com/user/sciguy14#p/u/2/xyEnY7nK2Y4<br />
<br />
<br />
Side Thoughts;<br />
*Specify how much it would cost to set up a Greenhouse and CNC workshop.<br />
*Research possible returns.<br />
*Outline an investment plan for ourselves and collaborators i.e. if you invest 10k then you get 10k back plus inflation?<br />
*Look at possible ways to expand into a chain of OS businesses once one is established?<br />
*Consider a plan that enables people to "buy out at the bottom".</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Community_Business_Models&diff=46165Community Business Models2011-11-07T05:47:09Z<p>Jamie clarke: </p>
<hr />
<div>==Introduction==<br />
<br />
The main aim of this page is to show the potential earnings of each sector of a open village <br />
culture. <br />
The gvcs development has been grouped into five distinct economic categories in order to stream line there developement and highlight the economic incentives.These catergories are Architectural, Agricultural, manufacturing, power engineering and computer automation. The development models are not currently complete and tested business models, however they are to be used as a base line to show the potential benefits to investors as well as the potential cost savings to the fabricators themselves thus allowing for a truely open business process to take place. <br />
<br />
Many business models and phases of developement are needed to successfully replicate a working civilization on a small scale from a baker, to an electrician and everything else you can imagine. Hypermodularity should be maintained throughout so the waste products of one system are either recaptured or reused which continuously reduces running costs. Hypermodularity also helps interoperability, that means if its a really awesome product like the ipad, you can basically do anything with it! Systems must be ultra-optimized with integrated upgradability.(the opposite to design obsolescence) That basically means that unlike the iphone it shouldnt need to be thrown away after six months. We are approaching a point in technology where even the ipad will seem redundant and imagine a world where you will be able to reprint the latest model of pentiums processor in your house, print out a sheet and manipulate it like an ipad and then shred it, recycle it and get a better graphics card all in.<br />
<br />
That would be ultraoptimised hypermodularity and we might be able to do similar things in a few years.<br />
<br />
<br />
This is the level of optimisation possible with todays technology if creative ideas where encouraged and funded. <br />
<br />
This list is not exhaustive;<br />
<br />
==Minimal Risk Investments==<br />
If you invest in anyone of these business models OSE EU is willing to offer a series of options that can reduce risk, improve payback times and increase profitability for you the investor. We are confident that our products can be on the shelf within a year and generating significant returns within 18months.<br />
<br />
The investment options include but are not limited to;<br />
Taking a share of the particular production facility<br />
Free use of the facility for educational, charity or fund-raising events<br />
Advertising your products on our numerous websites and blogs<br />
Pay back in installments plus inflation<br />
Offering you a fixed term license to sell or distribute our product <br />
<br />
If you have an open source business why not invest early in a project with your support so we can all help eachother. <br />
<br />
OSE EU is willing to make negotiations on any of the above. <br />
<br />
==Hydroponic Aquaculture== In hydroponics we use lettuce as a baseline crop in our discussions. A 4000 hole 'nft' hydroponic system growing a variety of lettuce that takes four weeks to mature would require 1000 lettuce to be planted and harvested per week. This would consist of 2 hours work per day for one person in a well organized system. Assuming a conservative retail value of $0.5 per lettuce this would give an annual gross income equal to $26,000. <br />
<br />
Fish and lobster retails for $10 per lb making it the most expensive form of protein sold on international markets. The feed conversion ratio in an efficient aquaculture system shows that 1.2lbs of feed will produce 1lb of fish. Black soldier fly larva or worms can remove food waste and create a source of feed for the business. A 10,000 fish system can generate a gross income of $100,000 dollars per year. 10,000 fish need 200,000 litres of water. This would equal an area 2000sqft. Feed costs would be $8000 dollars assuming feed was not produced on site. The fish, plants and bacteria work together symbiotically to control water pH and ammonia levels making this system ultra-optimized. It would also be possible to run courses in aquaponics.<br />
<br />
Seperately hydroponics and aquaculture are already highly optimized multibillion dollar industries and aquaponics would allow these systems to become even more cost effective, profitable and productive. <br />
<br />
==Geodesic domes, polytunnels and low impact structures= For 20 hours labour and $220 it is possible to create a 200sqft geodesic dome green house with a retail value of $1500.With an initial investment of $5000 dollars it would be possible to create a 5000sqft greenhouse on two stories that was the most efficient food production system on the planet. Four 3v geodesic domes can combine to create a pseudo-6v geodesic dome which is much greater in size, this makes the system hyper-modular. For $2500 dollars and 120 hours construction it is possible to create a small two storey 3 bedroom 1200sqft geodesic dome home with a small solar system and rain water collection system but with no interior, On land with planning permission this could be worth in excess of $100,000 dollars. It would also be possible to run courses on geodesic dome greenhouse and self build housing. <br />
<br />
==fablab== Its should be possible to create a fablab with a commercial value of $10,000 from readily available kits for $3000. These kits are already open source and this would allow the development of a self replicating, intrinsically upgrading and hypermodular fab lab that costs the price of scrap and electronics to expand. The facilities would have a $1000 laser cutter, a $1000 3 axis CNC mill, a $600 3D printer, a $300 bioplastic extruder and a smaller $100 circuit mill. This would be upgraded to a selective laser sintering machine, 6 axis cnc mill and a centrifugal metal atomizer. <br />
<br />
In discussions about CNC machine self replication we use the 3D printer as a base line example. The cost of 3mm PLA filament is $40 per lb, the cost of PLA pellets is $5 per pound and eventually the PLA could be synthesized on site. The PLA 3D printer components retail for $75 each. The machine can reproduce itself in 6 hours requiring less than 10 minutes of manual labour which means 1 machine can recreate itself 4 times per day producing parts worth $300 for less than an hours work. Assuming all these parts are sold this would equate to an annual gross income of $109,500. As we can see if an entire fablab can become self replicating the potential savings or profit are huge. It would also be possible rent this facility to people and run courses in 3D design and machine assembly.<br />
<br />
==Metal Working Factory== A simple metal working factory can be created from scrap metal and two old microwaves which would include a drill press, lathe, mill, metal roller, band saw, welder and charcoal furnace or waste oil furnace. This facility would be able to manufacture any industrial equipment at the cost of scrap metal so the profit margin would be highly dependent on the local area and the skill of the worker. Manufacturing would also be labour intensive but the savings are large as this system commercially would be worth anywhere from $10,000 to $50,000 and upwards. <br />
<br />
<br />
==Buying Out At The Bottom==<br />
For 1000 euros a fully established community can provide an individual with sustainable housing, organic produce and work for up to a year. In which time we feel that the individual will be able to make 5000 euros.<br />
<br />
With an offering of 5000 euros we can provide the chance, space, materials and support for any person to create a full CNC fablab for the community, metal working facility, solar power generation and hot water, a greenhouse facility capable of feeding 10-20 people or permanent accommodation for up to 3 people.(it should be possible to complete two of these large scale projects for 5000euros once all documentation is complete.)<br />
<br />
<br />
15000 euros would be enough to create a complete homestead capable of meeting the needs for approximately 5 to 10 people. In 18 months it should be possible for that homestead to generate approximately 150,000 euros profit assuming the homestead is working at 33% utilisation. This would represent and easy life and quite a low utilization of the technology when compared to current business models that need to operate continously on a massive sacel. <br />
<br />
This 150,000 euros represents the potential to remove 100 people from the current system and set up 10 new communities per year. If this money was reinvested in developing communities you could own a share of up to 150 communities.<br />
<br />
Obviously this a ponsi scheme, the only difference being that this model was designed to provide for 99.9% of humanities needs instead of benefitting only the top 0.1% of population.<br />
<br />
<br />
"This is the real news of our century. It is highly feasible to take care of all of humanity<br />
<br />
at a higher standard of living than anybody has ever experienced or dreamt of.<br />
<br />
To do so without having anybody profit at the expense of another<br />
<br />
so that everybody can enjoy the whole earth. And it can all be done by 1985."<br />
<br />
–R. Buckminster Fuller, The World Game, 1971 <br />
<br />
<br />
==Links to business models==<br />
Any designs on these sites are not strictly open source so just use these sites to analyze the business plans and get some good ideas. <br />
*Aeroponic food production; www.synergyii.com/aeroponic/VAP.pdf<br />
*Aquaculture; http://aquaculturetanks.net/hybrid-striped-bass/<br />
*Aquaponics<br />
*reprap; http://forums.reprap.org/list.php?175<br />
<br />
'''Things to consider when setting up an Open Source or Community Business Model'''<br />
<br />
(These point will be location, funds and (personal) interest dependant)<br />
<br />
*Funding<br />
*Material Costs<br />
*People - how many and what skills are needed<br />
*Hours Labour<br />
*Product/Produce Selling Prices<br />
*Market(research) / Customers / Other Communities / NGOs abroad (Design Development Summit http://iddsummit.org/)<br />
*Ease of start?<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Energy:'''<br />
*Solar<br />
*Wind<br />
*Water<br />
*Batteries?<br />
*(sell machines, consulting, electricity, sell electricity back to the grid)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Food'''<br />
*Powering an aquaponic system (rotating?) + Green House like Wisconsin one.<br />
- Other OS Greenhouses + Business models?<br />
*Joel Salatin livestock & food model http://www.youtube.com/user/FRESHthemovie#p/u/5/KwR44T69_Is<br />
*Selling produce<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Fabrication:'''<br />
*CNC workshop<br />
*FabLab<br />
*Selling OS products<br />
*Service (maintenance) (for the public)<br />
*Renting machines<br />
*Use the machines at our place and take the products with you<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Construction:'''<br />
*Consider different construction methods.<br />
*Sell construction products<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Education:'''<br />
*Training<br />
*Consultancy<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Guidelines to follow:'''<br />
*set up as or be Non-Profit<br />
*Use OS Licences on products - http://www.youtube.com/user/sciguy14#p/u/2/xyEnY7nK2Y4<br />
<br />
<br />
Side Thoughts;<br />
*Specify how much it would cost to set up a Greenhouse and CNC workshop.<br />
*Research possible returns.<br />
*Outline an investment plan for ourselves and collaborators i.e. if you invest 10k then you get 10k back plus inflation?<br />
*Look at possible ways to expand into a chain of OS businesses once one is established?<br />
*Consider a plan that enables people to "buy out at the bottom".</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Community_Business_Models&diff=46164Community Business Models2011-11-07T05:44:06Z<p>Jamie clarke: </p>
<hr />
<div>'''Introduction'''<br />
<br />
The main aim of this page is to show the potential earnings of each sector of a open village <br />
culture. <br />
The gvcs development has been grouped into five distinct economic categories in order to stream line there developement and highlight the economic incentives.These catergories are Architectural, Agricultural, manufacturing, power engineering and computer automation. The development models are not currently complete and tested business models, however they are to be used as a base line to show the potential benefits to investors as well as the potential cost savings to the fabricators themselves thus allowing for a truely open business process to take place. <br />
<br />
Many business models and phases of developement are needed to successfully replicate a working civilization on a small scale from a baker, to an electrician and everything else you can imagine. Hypermodularity should be maintained throughout so the waste products of one system are either recaptured or reused which continuously reduces running costs. Hypermodularity also helps interoperability, that means if its a really awesome product like the ipad, you can basically do anything with it! Systems must be ultra-optimized with integrated upgradability.(the opposite to design obsolescence) That basically means that unlike the iphone it shouldnt need to be thrown away after six months. We are approaching a point in technology where even the ipad will seem redundant and imagine a world where you will be able to reprint the latest model of pentiums processor in your house, print out a sheet and manipulate it like an ipad and then shred it, recycle it and get a better graphics card all in.<br />
<br />
That would be ultraoptimised hypermodularity and we might be able to do similar things in a few years.<br />
<br />
<br />
This is the level of optimisation possible with todays technology if creative ideas where encouraged and funded. <br />
<br />
This list is not exhaustive;<br />
<br />
*'''Minimal Risk Investments'''*<br />
If you invest in anyone of these business models OSE EU is willing to offer a series of options that can reduce risk, improve payback times and increase profitability for you the investor. We are confident that our products can be on the shelf within a year and generating significant returns within 18months.<br />
<br />
The investment options include but are not limited to;<br />
Taking a share of the particular production facility<br />
Free use of the facility for educational, charity or fund-raising events<br />
Advertising your products on our numerous websites and blogs<br />
Pay back in installments plus inflation<br />
Offering you a fixed term license to sell or distribute our product <br />
<br />
If you have an open source business why not invest early in a project with your support so we can all help eachother. <br />
<br />
OSE EU is willing to make negotiations on any of the above. <br />
<br />
*'''Hydroponic Aquaculture''' - In hydroponics we use lettuce as a baseline crop in our discussions. A 4000 hole 'nft' hydroponic system growing a variety of lettuce that takes four weeks to mature would require 1000 lettuce to be planted and harvested per week. This would consist of 2 hours work per day for one person in a well organized system. Assuming a conservative retail value of $0.5 per lettuce this would give an annual gross income equal to $26,000. <br />
<br />
Fish and lobster retails for $10 per lb making it the most expensive form of protein sold on international markets. The feed conversion ratio in an efficient aquaculture system shows that 1.2lbs of feed will produce 1lb of fish. Black soldier fly larva or worms can remove food waste and create a source of feed for the business. A 10,000 fish system can generate a gross income of $100,000 dollars per year. 10,000 fish need 200,000 litres of water. This would equal an area 2000sqft. Feed costs would be $8000 dollars assuming feed was not produced on site. The fish, plants and bacteria work together symbiotically to control water pH and ammonia levels making this system ultra-optimized. It would also be possible to run courses in aquaponics.<br />
<br />
Seperately hydroponics and aquaculture are already highly optimized multibillion dollar industries and aquaponics would allow these systems to become even more cost effective, profitable and productive. <br />
<br />
*'''Geodesic domes, polytunnels and low impact structures''' - For 20 hours labour and $220 it is possible to create a 200sqft geodesic dome green house with a retail value of $1500.With an initial investment of $5000 dollars it would be possible to create a 5000sqft greenhouse on two stories that was the most efficient food production system on the planet. Four 3v geodesic domes can combine to create a pseudo-6v geodesic dome which is much greater in size, this makes the system hyper-modular. For $2500 dollars and 120 hours construction it is possible to create a small two storey 3 bedroom 1200sqft geodesic dome home with a small solar system and rain water collection system but with no interior, On land with planning permission this could be worth in excess of $100,000 dollars. It would also be possible to run courses on geodesic dome greenhouse and self build housing. <br />
<br />
*''' FabLab''' - Its should be possible to create a fablab with a commercial value of $10,000 from readily available kits for $3000. These kits are already open source and this would allow the development of a self replicating, intrinsically upgrading and hypermodular fab lab that costs the price of scrap and electronics to expand. The facilities would have a $1000 laser cutter, a $1000 3 axis CNC mill, a $600 3D printer, a $300 bioplastic extruder and a smaller $100 circuit mill. This would be upgraded to a selective laser sintering machine, 6 axis cnc mill and a centrifugal metal atomizer. <br />
<br />
In discussions about CNC machine self replication we use the 3D printer as a base line example. The cost of 3mm PLA filament is $40 per lb, the cost of PLA pellets is $5 per pound and eventually the PLA could be synthesized on site. The PLA 3D printer components retail for $75 each. The machine can reproduce itself in 6 hours requiring less than 10 minutes of manual labour which means 1 machine can recreate itself 4 times per day producing parts worth $300 for less than an hours work. Assuming all these parts are sold this would equate to an annual gross income of $109,500. As we can see if an entire fablab can become self replicating the potential savings or profit are huge. It would also be possible rent this facility to people and run courses in 3D design and machine assembly.<br />
<br />
*'''Metal Working Factory''' A simple metal working factory can be created from scrap metal and two old microwaves which would include a drill press, lathe, mill, metal roller, band saw, welder and charcoal furnace or waste oil furnace. This facility would be able to manufacture any industrial equipment at the cost of scrap metal so the profit margin would be highly dependent on the local area and the skill of the worker. Manufacturing would also be labour intensive but the savings are large as this system commercially would be worth anywhere from $10,000 to $50,000 and upwards. <br />
<br />
<br />
'''Buying Out At The Bottom'''<br />
For 1000 euros a fully established community can provide an individual with sustainable housing, organic produce and work for up to a year. In which time we feel that the individual will be able to make 5000 euros.<br />
<br />
With an offering of 5000 euros we can provide the chance, space, materials and support for any person to create a full CNC fablab for the community, metal working facility, solar power generation and hot water, a greenhouse facility capable of feeding 10-20 people or permanent accommodation for up to 3 people.(it should be possible to complete two of these large scale projects for 5000euros once all documentation is complete.)<br />
<br />
<br />
15000 euros would be enough to create a complete homestead capable of meeting the needs for approximately 5 to 10 people. In 18 months it should be possible for that homestead to generate approximately 150,000 euros profit assuming the homestead is working at 33% utilisation. This would represent and easy life and quite a low utilization of the technology when compared to current business models that need to operate continously on a massive sacel. <br />
<br />
This 150,000 euros represents the potential to remove 100 people from the current system and set up 10 new communities per year. If this money was reinvested in developing communities you could own a share of up to 150 communities.<br />
<br />
Obviously this a ponsi scheme, the only difference being that this model was designed to provide for 99.9% of humanities needs instead of benefitting only the top 0.1% of population.<br />
<br />
<br />
"This is the real news of our century. It is highly feasible to take care of all of humanity<br />
<br />
at a higher standard of living than anybody has ever experienced or dreamt of.<br />
<br />
To do so without having anybody profit at the expense of another<br />
<br />
so that everybody can enjoy the whole earth. And it can all be done by 1985."<br />
<br />
–R. Buckminster Fuller, The World Game, 1971 <br />
<br />
<br />
'''Links to business models'''<br />
Any designs on these sites are not strictly open source so just use these sites to analyze the business plans and get some good ideas. <br />
*Aeroponic food production; www.synergyii.com/aeroponic/VAP.pdf<br />
*Aquaculture; http://aquaculturetanks.net/hybrid-striped-bass/<br />
*reprap; http://forums.reprap.org/list.php?175<br />
<br />
'''Things to consider when setting up an Open Source or Community Business Model'''<br />
<br />
(These point will be location, funds and (personal) interest dependant)<br />
<br />
*Funding<br />
*Material Costs<br />
*People - how many and what skills are needed<br />
*Hours Labour<br />
*Product/Produce Selling Prices<br />
*Market(research) / Customers / Other Communities / NGOs abroad (Design Development Summit http://iddsummit.org/)<br />
*Ease of start?<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Energy:'''<br />
*Solar<br />
*Wind<br />
*Water<br />
*Batteries?<br />
*(sell machines, consulting, electricity, sell electricity back to the grid)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Food'''<br />
*Powering an aquaponic system (rotating?) + Green House like Wisconsin one.<br />
- Other OS Greenhouses + Business models?<br />
*Joel Salatin livestock & food model http://www.youtube.com/user/FRESHthemovie#p/u/5/KwR44T69_Is<br />
*Selling produce<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Fabrication:'''<br />
*CNC workshop<br />
*FabLab<br />
*Selling OS products<br />
*Service (maintenance) (for the public)<br />
*Renting machines<br />
*Use the machines at our place and take the products with you<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Construction:'''<br />
*Consider different construction methods.<br />
*Sell construction products<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Education:'''<br />
*Training<br />
*Consultancy<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Guidelines to follow:'''<br />
*set up as or be Non-Profit<br />
*Use OS Licences on products - http://www.youtube.com/user/sciguy14#p/u/2/xyEnY7nK2Y4<br />
<br />
<br />
Side Thoughts;<br />
*Specify how much it would cost to set up a Greenhouse and CNC workshop.<br />
*Research possible returns.<br />
*Outline an investment plan for ourselves and collaborators i.e. if you invest 10k then you get 10k back plus inflation?<br />
*Look at possible ways to expand into a chain of OS businesses once one is established?<br />
*Consider a plan that enables people to "buy out at the bottom".</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Geodesic_domes&diff=46148Geodesic domes2011-11-07T01:14:47Z<p>Jamie clarke: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Breadcrumb|Housing and construction}}<br />
<br />
'''It is possible to house and feed 5 people for £5000 with domes.'''<br />
<br />
Geodesic domes can be built easily and cheaply and are the strongest and lightest structure yet conceived. Compared to a rectangular structure of similar size, they have half as much wall-area, which means they lose only half as much heat through the walls. This makes them very energy-efficient. If properly constructed they can resist high winds, large snow loads and even earthquakes. <br />
[[image:http://antarcticaedu.com/amundsenhalldone.jpg]]<br />
==''Housing Costs''==<br />
*''6m diameter x 3m height strawbale dome:''<br />
**Double geodesic frame, 2'x1'=£400<br />
**Strawbales=£200 <br />
**Vapour Barrier 60m^2= £50<br />
**Damp proof course 60m^2=£50<br />
<br />
*'''total=£700'''<br />
<br />
*''12m diameter x 6m height strawbale dome:''<br />
**Double frame 2'x4'=£800<br />
**strawbales = £350<br />
**vapour barrier= £80<br />
**Damp proof course= £80<br />
<br />
*'''total=£1310'''<br />
<br />
==''Housing Infrastructure cost''==<br />
*''Sewage; waste, drain and vent= £500''<br />
*''Stove and chimney=£200''<br />
*''25 IBCs=£750''<br />
*''12v/200Ah battery x3= £615<br />
*''1000w DIY Solar panels 18v x 4A x 14 panels=£200''<br />
(needed;wiring costs, bathroom plumbing, electrical fixings, glass for windows and panels) <br />
<br />
*'''Total=£2265'''<br />
<br />
==Geodesic Aquaponics Full System Cost==<br />
<br />
''For a 12m diameter 2000sq^ft dome:''<br />
<br />
*1000 linear meters of wood at 60p per meter = 600 pounds<br />
<br />
*226m^2 of polythene = 305 pounds<br />
<br />
''1000 fish aquaponics system:''<br />
<br />
*6m x 5m pond liner = 45 pounds<br />
<br />
*15watts 12 vDC airpump = 110 pounds<br />
<br />
*50watt 12vDC water pump = 160 pounds<br />
<br />
*1000 carp = 300 pounds or 1000 bream = 888 pounds<br />
<br />
*Subterranean heating and cooling system:<br />
<br />
*15w 12vDC inline fan = 35 pounds<br />
<br />
*100mm x 100m perforated drainage pipe = 146 pounds<br />
<br />
*Solar system: 100w monocrystalline solar panel = 100 pounds<br />
<br />
*12v 100Ah absorbed glass mat batteries = 165 pounds<br />
<br />
*12v 15A charge controller = 40 pounds<br />
<br />
*Miscellaneous: Piping = 50 pounds humidistats/thermostats/ timers = 50 pounds<br />
<br />
*'''total 2100 pounds'''<br />
<br />
to put this in perspective this system should theoretically produce at least 500 kg of fish per year, 4000 lettuce per week and 4000 bunches of tomatoes per week.<br />
<br />
==Discussion==<br />
<br />
A geodesic dome is built from a skeleton of triangles, covered with an outer skin. The skeleton could be made of wood, steel or other substances, which could probably be [[Digital fabrication|digitally fabbed]].<br />
*[http://www.geo-dome.co.uk/article.asp?uname=diydomes DIY calculator]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/user/pauly1060?blend=1&ob=5#p/u/3/U32KTMtp5kU Polythene Prefabricated Panel Dome]<br />
*[http://www.domeplans.com/index.html Free plans for a geodesic dome]<br />
* Useful tool: the [http://www.desertdomes.com/domecalc.html dome calculator] - calculates the building materials needed to build a dome of your chosen size<br />
* Another [http://acidome.ru/lab/calc/#5/12_Cone_3V_R1_beams100x40 dome calculator] (the website is in Russian but it can be easily translated with Google Translate).<br />
* Geodesic dome construction video-tutorial: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rn6YtCC670 Part 1 - Overview], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLIhOglrbmI Part 2 - Hub Construction], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHEHVyA7SHw Part 3- Strut Construction]<br />
<br />
==Many Uses==<br />
from the [http://www.pacificdomes.com/index.html Pacific Domes] website: event, shelter, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg8Bh5iI2WY Virtual reality projector], greenhouse, playground, sports, relief, wedding, yoga, bioenergy, Vaastu, aquaponic<br />
<br />
==Further Reading==<br />
*http://www.appropedia.org/Geodesic_dome<br />
*...</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Geodesic_domes&diff=46147Geodesic domes2011-11-07T00:59:12Z<p>Jamie clarke: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Breadcrumb|Housing and construction}}<br />
<br />
'''It is possible to house and feed 5 people for £5000 with domes.'''<br />
<br />
Geodesic domes can be built easily and cheaply and are the strongest and lightest structure yet conceived. Compared to a rectangular structure of similar size, they have half as much wall-area, which means they lose only half as much heat through the walls. This makes them very energy-efficient.<br />
<br />
==''Housing Costs''==<br />
*''6m diameter x 3m height strawbale dome:''<br />
**Double geodesic frame, 2'x1'=£400<br />
**Strawbales=£200 <br />
**Vapour Barrier 60m^2= £50<br />
**Damp proof course 60m^2=£50<br />
<br />
*'''total=£700'''<br />
<br />
*''12m diameter x 6m height strawbale dome:''<br />
**Double frame 2'x4'=£800<br />
**strawbales = £350<br />
**vapour barrier= £80<br />
**Damp proof course= £80<br />
<br />
*'''total=£1310'''<br />
<br />
==''Housing Infrastructure cost''==<br />
*''Sewage; waste, drain and vent= £500''<br />
*''Stove and chimney=£200''<br />
*''25 IBCs=£750''<br />
*''12v/200Ah battery x3= £615<br />
*''1000w DIY Solar panels 18v x 4A x 14 panels=£200''<br />
(needed;wiring costs, bathroom plumbing, electrical fixings, glass for windows and panels) <br />
<br />
*'''Total=£2265'''<br />
<br />
==Geodesic Aquaponics Full System Cost==<br />
<br />
''For a 12m diameter 2000sq^ft dome:''<br />
<br />
*1000 linear meters of wood at 60p per meter = 600 pounds<br />
<br />
*226m^2 of polythene = 305 pounds<br />
<br />
''1000 fish aquaponics system:''<br />
<br />
*6m x 5m pond liner = 45 pounds<br />
<br />
*15watts 12 vDC airpump = 110 pounds<br />
<br />
*50watt 12vDC water pump = 160 pounds<br />
<br />
*1000 carp = 300 pounds or 1000 bream = 888 pounds<br />
<br />
*Subterranean heating and cooling system:<br />
<br />
*15w 12vDC inline fan = 35 pounds<br />
<br />
*100mm x 100m perforated drainage pipe = 146 pounds<br />
<br />
*Solar system: 100w monocrystalline solar panel = 100 pounds<br />
<br />
*12v 100Ah absorbed glass mat batteries = 165 pounds<br />
<br />
*12v 15A charge controller = 40 pounds<br />
<br />
*Miscellaneous: Piping = 50 pounds humidistats/thermostats/ timers = 50 pounds<br />
<br />
*'''total 2100 pounds'''<br />
<br />
to put this in perspective this system should theoretically produce at least 500 kg of fish per year, 4000 lettuce per week and 4000 bunches of tomatoes per week.<br />
<br />
==Discussion==<br />
<br />
A geodesic dome is built from a skeleton of triangles, covered with an outer skin. The skeleton could be made of wood, steel or other substances, which could probably be [[Digital fabrication|digitally fabbed]].<br />
*[http://www.geo-dome.co.uk/article.asp?uname=diydomes DIY calculator]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/user/pauly1060?blend=1&ob=5#p/u/3/U32KTMtp5kU Polythene Prefabricated Panel Dome]<br />
*[http://www.domeplans.com/index.html Free plans for a geodesic dome]<br />
* Useful tool: the [http://www.desertdomes.com/domecalc.html dome calculator] - calculates the building materials needed to build a dome of your chosen size<br />
* Another [http://acidome.ru/lab/calc/#5/12_Cone_3V_R1_beams100x40 dome calculator] (the website is in Russian but it can be easily translated with Google Translate).<br />
* Geodesic dome construction video-tutorial: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rn6YtCC670 Part 1 - Overview], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLIhOglrbmI Part 2 - Hub Construction], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHEHVyA7SHw Part 3- Strut Construction]<br />
<br />
==Many Uses==<br />
from the [http://www.pacificdomes.com/index.html Pacific Domes] website: event, shelter, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg8Bh5iI2WY Virtual reality projector], greenhouse, playground, sports, relief, wedding, yoga, bioenergy, Vaastu, aquaponic<br />
<br />
==Further Reading==<br />
*http://www.appropedia.org/Geodesic_dome<br />
*...</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Geodesic_domes&diff=46146Geodesic domes2011-11-07T00:58:51Z<p>Jamie clarke: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Breadcrumb|Housing and construction}}<br />
<br />
'''It is possible to house and feed 5 people for £5000.'''<br />
<br />
Geodesic domes can be built easily and cheaply and are the strongest and lightest structure yet conceived. Compared to a rectangular structure of similar size, they have half as much wall-area, which means they lose only half as much heat through the walls. This makes them very energy-efficient.<br />
<br />
==''Housing Costs''==<br />
*''6m diameter x 3m height strawbale dome:''<br />
**Double geodesic frame, 2'x1'=£400<br />
**Strawbales=£200 <br />
**Vapour Barrier 60m^2= £50<br />
**Damp proof course 60m^2=£50<br />
<br />
*'''total=£700'''<br />
<br />
*''12m diameter x 6m height strawbale dome:''<br />
**Double frame 2'x4'=£800<br />
**strawbales = £350<br />
**vapour barrier= £80<br />
**Damp proof course= £80<br />
<br />
*'''total=£1310'''<br />
<br />
==''Housing Infrastructure cost''==<br />
*''Sewage; waste, drain and vent= £500''<br />
*''Stove and chimney=£200''<br />
*''25 IBCs=£750''<br />
*''12v/200Ah battery x3= £615<br />
*''1000w DIY Solar panels 18v x 4A x 14 panels=£200''<br />
(needed;wiring costs, bathroom plumbing, electrical fixings, glass for windows and panels) <br />
<br />
*'''Total=£2265'''<br />
<br />
==Geodesic Aquaponics Full System Cost==<br />
<br />
''For a 12m diameter 2000sq^ft dome:''<br />
<br />
*1000 linear meters of wood at 60p per meter = 600 pounds<br />
<br />
*226m^2 of polythene = 305 pounds<br />
<br />
''1000 fish aquaponics system:''<br />
<br />
*6m x 5m pond liner = 45 pounds<br />
<br />
*15watts 12 vDC airpump = 110 pounds<br />
<br />
*50watt 12vDC water pump = 160 pounds<br />
<br />
*1000 carp = 300 pounds or 1000 bream = 888 pounds<br />
<br />
*Subterranean heating and cooling system:<br />
<br />
*15w 12vDC inline fan = 35 pounds<br />
<br />
*100mm x 100m perforated drainage pipe = 146 pounds<br />
<br />
*Solar system: 100w monocrystalline solar panel = 100 pounds<br />
<br />
*12v 100Ah absorbed glass mat batteries = 165 pounds<br />
<br />
*12v 15A charge controller = 40 pounds<br />
<br />
*Miscellaneous: Piping = 50 pounds humidistats/thermostats/ timers = 50 pounds<br />
<br />
*'''total 2100 pounds'''<br />
<br />
to put this in perspective this system should theoretically produce at least 500 kg of fish per year, 4000 lettuce per week and 4000 bunches of tomatoes per week.<br />
<br />
==Discussion==<br />
<br />
A geodesic dome is built from a skeleton of triangles, covered with an outer skin. The skeleton could be made of wood, steel or other substances, which could probably be [[Digital fabrication|digitally fabbed]].<br />
*[http://www.geo-dome.co.uk/article.asp?uname=diydomes DIY calculator]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/user/pauly1060?blend=1&ob=5#p/u/3/U32KTMtp5kU Polythene Prefabricated Panel Dome]<br />
*[http://www.domeplans.com/index.html Free plans for a geodesic dome]<br />
* Useful tool: the [http://www.desertdomes.com/domecalc.html dome calculator] - calculates the building materials needed to build a dome of your chosen size<br />
* Another [http://acidome.ru/lab/calc/#5/12_Cone_3V_R1_beams100x40 dome calculator] (the website is in Russian but it can be easily translated with Google Translate).<br />
* Geodesic dome construction video-tutorial: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rn6YtCC670 Part 1 - Overview], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLIhOglrbmI Part 2 - Hub Construction], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHEHVyA7SHw Part 3- Strut Construction]<br />
<br />
==Many Uses==<br />
from the [http://www.pacificdomes.com/index.html Pacific Domes] website: event, shelter, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg8Bh5iI2WY Virtual reality projector], greenhouse, playground, sports, relief, wedding, yoga, bioenergy, Vaastu, aquaponic<br />
<br />
==Further Reading==<br />
*http://www.appropedia.org/Geodesic_dome<br />
*...</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Geodesic_domes&diff=46145Geodesic domes2011-11-07T00:58:09Z<p>Jamie clarke: /* Geodesic Aquaponics Full System Cost */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Breadcrumb|Housing and construction}}<br />
<br />
It is possible to house and feed 5 people for £5000.<br />
<br />
Geodesic domes can be built easily and cheaply and are the strongest and lightest structure yet conceived. Compared to a rectangular structure of similar size, they have half as much wall-area, which means they lose only half as much heat through the walls. This makes them very energy-efficient.<br />
<br />
==''Housing Costs''==<br />
*''6m diameter x 3m height strawbale dome:''<br />
**Double geodesic frame, 2'x1'=£400<br />
**Strawbales=£200 <br />
**Vapour Barrier 60m^2= £50<br />
**Damp proof course 60m^2=£50<br />
<br />
*'''total=£700'''<br />
<br />
*''12m diameter x 6m height strawbale dome:''<br />
**Double frame 2'x4'=£800<br />
**strawbales = £350<br />
**vapour barrier= £80<br />
**Damp proof course= £80<br />
<br />
*'''total=£1310'''<br />
<br />
==''Housing Infrastructure cost''==<br />
*''Sewage; waste, drain and vent= £500''<br />
*''Stove and chimney=£200''<br />
*''25 IBCs=£750''<br />
*''12v/200Ah battery x3= £615<br />
*''1000w DIY Solar panels 18v x 4A x 14 panels=£200''<br />
(needed;wiring costs, bathroom plumbing, electrical fixings, glass for windows and panels) <br />
<br />
*'''Total=£2265'''<br />
<br />
==Geodesic Aquaponics Full System Cost==<br />
<br />
''For a 12m diameter 2000sq^ft dome:''<br />
<br />
*1000 linear meters of wood at 60p per meter = 600 pounds<br />
<br />
*226m^2 of polythene = 305 pounds<br />
<br />
''1000 fish aquaponics system:''<br />
<br />
*6m x 5m pond liner = 45 pounds<br />
<br />
*15watts 12 vDC airpump = 110 pounds<br />
<br />
*50watt 12vDC water pump = 160 pounds<br />
<br />
*1000 carp = 300 pounds or 1000 bream = 888 pounds<br />
<br />
*Subterranean heating and cooling system:<br />
<br />
*15w 12vDC inline fan = 35 pounds<br />
<br />
*100mm x 100m perforated drainage pipe = 146 pounds<br />
<br />
*Solar system: 100w monocrystalline solar panel = 100 pounds<br />
<br />
*12v 100Ah absorbed glass mat batteries = 165 pounds<br />
<br />
*12v 15A charge controller = 40 pounds<br />
<br />
*Miscellaneous: Piping = 50 pounds humidistats/thermostats/ timers = 50 pounds<br />
<br />
*'''total 2100 pounds'''<br />
<br />
to put this in perspective this system should theoretically produce at least 500 kg of fish per year, 4000 lettuce per week and 4000 bunches of tomatoes per week.<br />
<br />
==Discussion==<br />
<br />
A geodesic dome is built from a skeleton of triangles, covered with an outer skin. The skeleton could be made of wood, steel or other substances, which could probably be [[Digital fabrication|digitally fabbed]].<br />
*[http://www.geo-dome.co.uk/article.asp?uname=diydomes DIY calculator]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/user/pauly1060?blend=1&ob=5#p/u/3/U32KTMtp5kU Polythene Prefabricated Panel Dome]<br />
*[http://www.domeplans.com/index.html Free plans for a geodesic dome]<br />
* Useful tool: the [http://www.desertdomes.com/domecalc.html dome calculator] - calculates the building materials needed to build a dome of your chosen size<br />
* Another [http://acidome.ru/lab/calc/#5/12_Cone_3V_R1_beams100x40 dome calculator] (the website is in Russian but it can be easily translated with Google Translate).<br />
* Geodesic dome construction video-tutorial: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rn6YtCC670 Part 1 - Overview], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLIhOglrbmI Part 2 - Hub Construction], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHEHVyA7SHw Part 3- Strut Construction]<br />
<br />
==Many Uses==<br />
from the [http://www.pacificdomes.com/index.html Pacific Domes] website: event, shelter, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg8Bh5iI2WY Virtual reality projector], greenhouse, playground, sports, relief, wedding, yoga, bioenergy, Vaastu, aquaponic<br />
<br />
==Further Reading==<br />
*http://www.appropedia.org/Geodesic_dome<br />
*...</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Geodesic_domes&diff=46144Geodesic domes2011-11-07T00:52:25Z<p>Jamie clarke: /* Discussion */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Breadcrumb|Housing and construction}}<br />
<br />
It is possible to house and feed 5 people for £5000.<br />
<br />
Geodesic domes can be built easily and cheaply and are the strongest and lightest structure yet conceived. Compared to a rectangular structure of similar size, they have half as much wall-area, which means they lose only half as much heat through the walls. This makes them very energy-efficient.<br />
<br />
==''Housing Costs''==<br />
*''6m diameter x 3m height strawbale dome:''<br />
**Double geodesic frame, 2'x1'=£400<br />
**Strawbales=£200 <br />
**Vapour Barrier 60m^2= £50<br />
**Damp proof course 60m^2=£50<br />
<br />
*'''total=£700'''<br />
<br />
*''12m diameter x 6m height strawbale dome:''<br />
**Double frame 2'x4'=£800<br />
**strawbales = £350<br />
**vapour barrier= £80<br />
**Damp proof course= £80<br />
<br />
*'''total=£1310'''<br />
<br />
==''Housing Infrastructure cost''==<br />
*''Sewage; waste, drain and vent= £500''<br />
*''Stove and chimney=£200''<br />
*''25 IBCs=£750''<br />
*''12v/200Ah battery x3= £615<br />
*''1000w DIY Solar panels 18v x 4A x 14 panels=£200''<br />
(needed;wiring costs, bathroom plumbing, electrical fixings, glass for windows and panels) <br />
<br />
*'''Total=£2265'''<br />
<br />
==Geodesic Aquaponics Full System Cost==<br />
<br />
*''For a 12m diameter 2000sq^ft dome:''<br />
<br />
**1000 linear meters of wood at 60p per meter = 600 pounds<br />
<br />
**226m^2 of polythene = 305 pounds<br />
<br />
*''1000 fish aquaponics system:''<br />
<br />
**6m x 5m pond liner = 45 pounds<br />
<br />
**15watts 12 vDC airpump = 110 pounds<br />
<br />
**50watt 12vDC water pump = 160 pounds<br />
<br />
**1000 carp = 300 pounds or 1000 bream = 888 pounds<br />
<br />
**Subterranean heating and cooling system:<br />
<br />
**15w 12vDC inline fan = 35 pounds<br />
<br />
**100mm x 100m perforated drainage pipe = 146 pounds<br />
<br />
**Solar system: 100w monocrystalline solar panel = 100 pounds<br />
<br />
**12v 100Ah absorbed glass mat batteries = 165 pounds<br />
<br />
**12v 15A charge controller = 40 pounds<br />
<br />
**Miscellaneous: Piping = 50 pounds humidistats/thermostats/ timers = 50 pounds<br />
<br />
*'''total 2100 pounds'''<br />
<br />
to put this in perspective this system should theoretically produce at least 500 kg of fish per year, 4000 lettuce per week and 4000 bunches of tomatoes per week. <br />
<br />
==Discussion==<br />
<br />
A geodesic dome is built from a skeleton of triangles, covered with an outer skin. The skeleton could be made of wood, steel or other substances, which could probably be [[Digital fabrication|digitally fabbed]].<br />
*[http://www.geo-dome.co.uk/article.asp?uname=diydomes DIY calculator]<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/user/pauly1060?blend=1&ob=5#p/u/3/U32KTMtp5kU Polythene Prefabricated Panel Dome]<br />
*[http://www.domeplans.com/index.html Free plans for a geodesic dome]<br />
* Useful tool: the [http://www.desertdomes.com/domecalc.html dome calculator] - calculates the building materials needed to build a dome of your chosen size<br />
* Another [http://acidome.ru/lab/calc/#5/12_Cone_3V_R1_beams100x40 dome calculator] (the website is in Russian but it can be easily translated with Google Translate).<br />
* Geodesic dome construction video-tutorial: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rn6YtCC670 Part 1 - Overview], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLIhOglrbmI Part 2 - Hub Construction], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHEHVyA7SHw Part 3- Strut Construction]<br />
<br />
==Many Uses==<br />
from the [http://www.pacificdomes.com/index.html Pacific Domes] website: event, shelter, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg8Bh5iI2WY Virtual reality projector], greenhouse, playground, sports, relief, wedding, yoga, bioenergy, Vaastu, aquaponic<br />
<br />
==Further Reading==<br />
*http://www.appropedia.org/Geodesic_dome<br />
*...</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Jamie_Clarke&diff=46143Jamie Clarke2011-11-06T23:18:16Z<p>Jamie clarke: /* WHAT are your skills? */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{InternalWikiCommunication|Jamie_Clarke}}<br />
[[Image:myfotofile.jpg|thumb|myname]]<br />
<br />
==Team Culturing Information==<br />
<br />
last Updated: 06. 09, 2011.<br />
<br />
==='''WHO''' are you?===<br />
*''Name:Jamie Clarke''<br />
*''Location:Essex, England''<br />
*''Contact,Skype: pseudo judo''<br />
*''Introduction Video'' - <br />
*''C/V:Garden landscaper for 5 years, my family has always grown food on an allotment, its a continually improving process but i what i have learned is invaluable to me. Expert in geodesic domes and other novel architectural systems.City and guilds certified in strawbale construction, experience on ecological lime block construction and im in close communication volunteering with http://www.brightonpermaculture.org.uk/ at the first earthship in the UK. My mum self built the prefabricated house i live in now and we have a cooperative with a local farmer to use an acre of land for free which we are in the first year of now. Experience in DIY solar panel construction and VAWT. Currently learning welding, eletronics and sketchup'' -<br />
<br />
==='''WHY''' are you motivated to support/develop this work?===<br />
*''Do you support open source culture? In a similar theme to salivdor dali, I dont support open source, i am open source.''<br />
<br />
*''Why are you interested in collaborating with us? Im really interested in meeting everyone and working with will, alvaro, nikolay, jalil, jesus, alba, erik eva, ezequiel and all the other great people who want to make millares the first site of OSE Eu.<br />
<br />
*''How do you think the GVCS 50 and open source hardware can address pressing world issues? I believe the gvcse 50 is part of a happy ending to the greatest story ever told. In the universe. With a few more bells and whistles, there isn't a process i cant imagine taking care of with it !''<br />
<br />
*''What do you like about OSE europe?I like how everyone develops ideas together in the open, encourages constant innovation and keeps up to date through conference calls on sky and teamspeak.''<br />
<br />
*''What should happen so that you can become more involved in OSE europe? I need to get an income so i can start sourcing materials and or come up with a complete development plan for millares.''<br />
<br />
*''What is missing from OSE europe? We don't have a formal way to make a group decision. We also need a clear cost plan for solar fire and millares in general''<br />
<br />
*''Can you make any suggestions to improve OSE europe? I think everything is going well if we can keep exchanging information we will come up with a clear plan in december when there will be a meeting of members from europe in spain to survey millares.''<br />
<br />
==='''WHAT''' are your skills?===<br />
<br />
*''List all of your skills in these areas, at what level (beginner, intermediate, advanced) and where did you practice them:''<br />
**Communications - <br />
**Organizational - <br />
**Fundraising - <br />
**Finances - <br />
**Public Relations/Marketing - <br />
**Web Development - <br />
**Video/Graphics/Art - <br />
**Strawbale construction certified. brighton earthship - <br />
**Geodesic domes. Foundations for sheds. Patios, curbing, gazebos, polytunnels. Cement mixing, general labouring, , underground waste plumbing, tree cutting, painting and decorating, renovation of a victorian house, houses and flats, chasing out for electrics, landscaping and general destruction- <br />
**Geodesic domes - <br />
**Agriculture and Food Production - 5th generation food producer. Currently using an allotment and 1 acre field. 2000 litre rain water catchment tanks. Experience in making wine and mushroom cultivation. Experience with companion planting. experience with small scale orchards and tree pruning. experience with permaculture. currently learning aquaponics, vertical gardening and food forestry. <br />
**Woodworking - Geodesic dome construction, cutting dimensional timber, sanding, raised bed construction, shelving. <br />
**Electronics - Experience in solar panel construction and encapsulation, building a charge controller at the moment. <br />
**Automation - <br />
**Metallurgy - <br />
**Engineering - <br />
**CAD Design - <br />
**Fabrication - <br />
**Energy - Solar panel system design, battery bank system design, experience with energy conservation.<br />
**CNC - <br />
**Chemistry - BTEC harlow college<br />
**Product Design - <br />
**Others - <br />
<br />
*''How have you already contributed to OSE, OSE Europe and Open Source Hardware?''<br />
Realising my videos under the creative commons attribution license:<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqchod2M76A<br />
<br />
===HOW can you help?===<br />
<br />
*''How do you want to contribute?''<br />
Must...build... infrastructure!<br />
*''Can you volunteer to work with us, and if so, how many hours per week? Or do you have a free timeframe (week, month)? '' I can offer alot of help :) at the moment im doing about an hour a day online and two hours prototyping the food production system.<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in working with us for pay? If so, what services can you offer, and what is your hourly or per-project rate?'' If you want to pay me to build the system for you and then leave i will charge 500 pounds for a 6m dome and 1500 for a 12m dome. For aquaponics system set up will charge 500 euros for 100 fish system and 1500 euros for a 1000 fish system. I am willing to make at least one 12m dome and 1000 fish aquaponics tank for free if the funding is donated. <br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in a Dedicated Project Visit in OSE Communities in Europe? If so in which country?''<br />
Spain or anywhere in europe.<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in being part of one of the OSE communities in Europe? If so in which country?''<br />
Yes, millares or anywhere.<br />
*''Are you interested in building GVCS or other Open Source Hardware equipment in Europe? If so which ones?'' <br />
solar fire, laser cutter, 3d printer, robotic arm, gasifier, universal power supply etc..... I dont not support development of the clay aluminium extractor as i feel this will contaminate any site it is used on with uranium hexaflouride. extraction from bauxite creates uranium laden phosphate which is used in agriculture.<br />
*''Are you an OSE [[True Fans|True Fan]]? If not, why not?''<br />
Im currently unemployed and feel my energy would be better spent developing prototypes. <br />
*''Would you like to see yourself working with us on a full-time basis?''<br />
Yes, definitely.<br />
*''Do you own land which could be of interest to us to develop an OSE Community or an Open Enterprise?''<br />
No.<br />
===Your Friends and Community===<br />
<br />
*''What friends, people, communities and organizations do you know who are already doing valuable work for a better future? For example: open source hardware/software, sustainable agriculture, natural building, renewable energy, abundance based economies, local production or others?'' talking to someone on youtube who got EU funding for a project similar to mine, waiting to find out more. <br />
<br />
*''What are the technological (machines, tools, structures, ...) and biological (people, animals, plants, ...) needs of your community so that it becomes self-sufficient locally and globally connected?''<br />
My family needs access to LED lighting, electricity, rainwater collection, sewage treatment and natural gas.<br />
*''Are your friends and community doing valuable work for a better future? How can they become more involved in this process and share more with everyone?''<br />
Yes they are, i will make sure to include them in my youtube videos more!<br />
[[Category:Team Culturing Europe]]</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Geodesic_domes&diff=46142Geodesic domes2011-11-06T22:43:19Z<p>Jamie clarke: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Breadcrumb|Housing and construction}}<br />
<br />
It is possible to house and feed 5 people for £5000.<br />
<br />
Geodesic domes can be built easily and cheaply and are the strongest and lightest structure yet conceived. Compared to a rectangular structure of similar size, they have half as much wall-area, which means they lose only half as much heat through the walls. This makes them very energy-efficient.<br />
<br />
==''Housing Costs''==<br />
*''6m diameter x 3m height strawbale dome:''<br />
**Double geodesic frame, 2'x1'=£400<br />
**Strawbales=£200 <br />
**Vapour Barrier 60m^2= £50<br />
**Damp proof course 60m^2=£50<br />
<br />
*'''total=£700'''<br />
<br />
*''12m diameter x 6m height strawbale dome:''<br />
**Double frame 2'x4'=£800<br />
**strawbales = £350<br />
**vapour barrier= £80<br />
**Damp proof course= £80<br />
<br />
*'''total=£1310'''<br />
<br />
==''Housing Infrastructure cost''==<br />
*''Sewage; waste, drain and vent= £500''<br />
*''Stove and chimney=£200''<br />
*''25 IBCs=£750''<br />
*''12v/200Ah battery x3= £615<br />
*''1000w DIY Solar panels 18v x 4A x 14 panels=£200''<br />
(needed;wiring costs, bathroom plumbing, electrical fixings, glass for windows and panels) <br />
<br />
*'''Total=£2265'''<br />
<br />
==Geodesic Aquaponics Full System Cost==<br />
<br />
*''For a 12m diameter 2000sq^ft dome:''<br />
<br />
**1000 linear meters of wood at 60p per meter = 600 pounds<br />
<br />
**226m^2 of polythene = 305 pounds<br />
<br />
*''1000 fish aquaponics system:''<br />
<br />
**6m x 5m pond liner = 45 pounds<br />
<br />
**15watts 12 vDC airpump = 110 pounds<br />
<br />
**50watt 12vDC water pump = 160 pounds<br />
<br />
**1000 carp = 300 pounds or 1000 bream = 888 pounds<br />
<br />
**Subterranean heating and cooling system:<br />
<br />
**15w 12vDC inline fan = 35 pounds<br />
<br />
**100mm x 100m perforated drainage pipe = 146 pounds<br />
<br />
**Solar system: 100w monocrystalline solar panel = 100 pounds<br />
<br />
**12v 100Ah absorbed glass mat batteries = 165 pounds<br />
<br />
**12v 15A charge controller = 40 pounds<br />
<br />
**Miscellaneous: Piping = 50 pounds humidistats/thermostats/ timers = 50 pounds<br />
<br />
*'''total 2100 pounds'''<br />
<br />
to put this in perspective this system should theoretically produce at least 500 kg of fish per year, 4000 lettuce per week and 4000 bunches of tomatoes per week. <br />
<br />
==Discussion==<br />
<br />
A geodesic dome is built from a skeleton of triangles, covered with an outer skin. The skeleton could be made of wood, steel or other substances, which could probably be [[Digital fabrication|digitally fabbed]].<br />
*[http://www.domeplans.com/index.html Free plans for a geodesic dome]<br />
* Useful tool: the [http://www.desertdomes.com/domecalc.html dome calculator] - calculates the building materials needed to build a dome of your chosen size<br />
* Another [http://acidome.ru/lab/calc/#5/12_Cone_3V_R1_beams100x40 dome calculator] (the website is in Russian but it can be easily translated with Google Translate).<br />
* Geodesic dome construction video-tutorial: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rn6YtCC670 Part 1 - Overview], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLIhOglrbmI Part 2 - Hub Construction], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHEHVyA7SHw Part 3- Strut Construction]<br />
<br />
==Many Uses==<br />
from the [http://www.pacificdomes.com/index.html Pacific Domes] website: event, shelter, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg8Bh5iI2WY Virtual reality projector], greenhouse, playground, sports, relief, wedding, yoga, bioenergy, Vaastu, aquaponic<br />
<br />
==Further Reading==<br />
*http://www.appropedia.org/Geodesic_dome<br />
*...</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Geodesic_domes&diff=46141Geodesic domes2011-11-06T22:40:29Z<p>Jamie clarke: /* Geodesic Aquaponics Full System Cost */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Breadcrumb|Housing and construction}}<br />
<br />
Geodesic domes can be built easily and cheaply and are the strongest and lightest structure yet conceived. Compared to a rectangular structure of similar size, they have half as much wall-area, which means they lose only half as much heat through the walls. This makes them very energy-efficient.<br />
<br />
==''Housing Costs''==<br />
*''6m diameter x 3m height strawbale dome:''<br />
**Double geodesic frame, 2'x1'=£400<br />
**Strawbales=£200 <br />
**Vapour Barrier 60m^2= £50<br />
**Damp proof course 60m^2=£50<br />
<br />
*'''total=£700'''<br />
<br />
*''12m diameter x 6m height strawbale dome:''<br />
**Double frame 2'x4'=£800<br />
**strawbales = £350<br />
**vapour barrier= £80<br />
**Damp proof course= £80<br />
<br />
*'''total=£1310'''<br />
<br />
==''Housing Infrastructure cost''==<br />
*''Sewage; waste, drain and vent= £500''<br />
*''Stove and chimney=£200''<br />
*''25 IBCs=£750''<br />
*''12v/200Ah battery x3= £615<br />
*''1000w DIY Solar panels 18v x 4A x 14 panels=£200''<br />
(needed;wiring costs, bathroom plumbing, electrical fixings, glass for windows and panels) <br />
<br />
*'''Total=£2265'''<br />
<br />
==Geodesic Aquaponics Full System Cost==<br />
<br />
*''For a 12m diameter 2000sq^ft dome:''<br />
<br />
**1000 linear meters of wood at 60p per meter = 600 pounds<br />
<br />
**226m^2 of polythene = 305 pounds<br />
<br />
*''1000 fish aquaponics system:''<br />
<br />
**6m x 5m pond liner = 45 pounds<br />
<br />
**15watts 12 vDC airpump = 110 pounds<br />
<br />
**50watt 12vDC water pump = 160 pounds<br />
<br />
**1000 carp = 300 pounds or 1000 bream = 888 pounds<br />
<br />
**Subterranean heating and cooling system:<br />
<br />
**15w 12vDC inline fan = 35 pounds<br />
<br />
**100mm x 100m perforated drainage pipe = 146 pounds<br />
<br />
**Solar system: 100w monocrystalline solar panel = 100 pounds<br />
<br />
**12v 100Ah absorbed glass mat batteries = 165 pounds<br />
<br />
**12v 15A charge controller = 40 pounds<br />
<br />
**Miscellaneous: Piping = 50 pounds humidistats/thermostats/ timers = 50 pounds<br />
<br />
*'''total 2100 pounds'''<br />
<br />
to put this in perspective this system should theoretically produce at least 500 kg of fish per year, 4000 lettuce per week and 4000 bunches of tomatoes per week. <br />
<br />
==Discussion==<br />
<br />
A geodesic dome is built from a skeleton of triangles, covered with an outer skin. The skeleton could be made of wood, steel or other substances, which could probably be [[Digital fabrication|digitally fabbed]].<br />
*[http://www.domeplans.com/index.html Free plans for a geodesic dome]<br />
* Useful tool: the [http://www.desertdomes.com/domecalc.html dome calculator] - calculates the building materials needed to build a dome of your chosen size<br />
* Another [http://acidome.ru/lab/calc/#5/12_Cone_3V_R1_beams100x40 dome calculator] (the website is in Russian but it can be easily translated with Google Translate).<br />
* Geodesic dome construction video-tutorial: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rn6YtCC670 Part 1 - Overview], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLIhOglrbmI Part 2 - Hub Construction], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHEHVyA7SHw Part 3- Strut Construction]<br />
<br />
==Many Uses==<br />
from the [http://www.pacificdomes.com/index.html Pacific Domes] website: event, shelter, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg8Bh5iI2WY Virtual reality projector], greenhouse, playground, sports, relief, wedding, yoga, bioenergy, Vaastu, aquaponic<br />
<br />
==Further Reading==<br />
*http://www.appropedia.org/Geodesic_dome<br />
*...</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Geodesic_domes&diff=46140Geodesic domes2011-11-06T22:29:27Z<p>Jamie clarke: /* Housing Costs */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Breadcrumb|Housing and construction}}<br />
<br />
Geodesic domes can be built easily and cheaply and are the strongest and lightest structure yet conceived. Compared to a rectangular structure of similar size, they have half as much wall-area, which means they lose only half as much heat through the walls. This makes them very energy-efficient.<br />
<br />
==''Housing Costs''==<br />
*''6m diameter x 3m height strawbale dome:''<br />
**Double geodesic frame, 2'x1'=£400<br />
**Strawbales=£200 <br />
**Vapour Barrier 60m^2= £50<br />
**Damp proof course 60m^2=£50<br />
<br />
*'''total=£700'''<br />
<br />
*''12m diameter x 6m height strawbale dome:''<br />
**Double frame 2'x4'=£800<br />
**strawbales = £350<br />
**vapour barrier= £80<br />
**Damp proof course= £80<br />
<br />
*'''total=£1310'''<br />
<br />
==''Housing Infrastructure cost''==<br />
*''Sewage; waste, drain and vent= £500''<br />
*''Stove and chimney=£200''<br />
*''25 IBCs=£750''<br />
*''12v/200Ah battery x3= £615<br />
*''1000w DIY Solar panels 18v x 4A x 14 panels=£200''<br />
(needed;wiring costs, bathroom plumbing, electrical fixings, glass for windows and panels) <br />
<br />
*'''Total=£2265'''<br />
<br />
==Geodesic Aquaponics Full System Cost==<br />
<br />
For a 12m diameter 2000sq^ft dome:<br />
<br />
544 linear meters of wood at 60p per meter = 325 pounds<br />
<br />
226m^2 of polythene = 305 pounds<br />
<br />
1000 fish aquaponics system:<br />
<br />
6m x 5m pond liner = 45 pounds<br />
<br />
15watts 12 vDC airpump = 110 pounds<br />
<br />
50watt 12vDC water pump = 160 pounds<br />
<br />
1000 carp = 300 pounds or 1000 bream = 888 pounds<br />
<br />
Subterranean heating and cooling system:<br />
<br />
15w 12vDC inline fan = 35 pounds<br />
<br />
100mm x 100m perforated drainage pipe = 146 pounds<br />
<br />
Solar system: 100w monocrystalline solar panel = 100 pounds<br />
<br />
12v 100Ah absorbed glass mat batteries = 165 pounds<br />
<br />
12v 15A charge controller = 40 pounds<br />
<br />
Miscellaneous: Piping = 50 pounds humidistats/thermostats/ timers = 50 pounds<br />
<br />
total 1830 pounds<br />
<br />
to put this in perspective this system should theoretically produce at least 500 kg of fish per year, 4000 lettuce per week and 4000 bunches of tomatoes per week. <br />
<br />
A geodesic dome is built from a skeleton of triangles, covered with an outer skin. The skeleton could be made of wood, steel or other substances, which could probably be [[Digital fabrication|digitally fabbed]].<br />
*[http://www.domeplans.com/index.html Free plans for a geodesic dome]<br />
* Useful tool: the [http://www.desertdomes.com/domecalc.html dome calculator] - calculates the building materials needed to build a dome of your chosen size<br />
* Another [http://acidome.ru/lab/calc/#5/12_Cone_3V_R1_beams100x40 dome calculator] (the website is in Russian but it can be easily translated with Google Translate).<br />
* Geodesic dome construction video-tutorial: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rn6YtCC670 Part 1 - Overview], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLIhOglrbmI Part 2 - Hub Construction], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHEHVyA7SHw Part 3- Strut Construction]<br />
<br />
==Many Uses==<br />
from the [http://www.pacificdomes.com/index.html Pacific Domes] website: event, shelter, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg8Bh5iI2WY Virtual reality projector], greenhouse, playground, sports, relief, wedding, yoga, bioenergy, Vaastu, aquaponic<br />
<br />
==Further Reading==<br />
*http://www.appropedia.org/Geodesic_dome<br />
*...</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Geodesic_domes&diff=46139Geodesic domes2011-11-06T22:29:03Z<p>Jamie clarke: /* Housing Infrastructure cost */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Breadcrumb|Housing and construction}}<br />
<br />
Geodesic domes can be built easily and cheaply and are the strongest and lightest structure yet conceived. Compared to a rectangular structure of similar size, they have half as much wall-area, which means they lose only half as much heat through the walls. This makes them very energy-efficient.<br />
<br />
==''Housing Costs''==<br />
*''6m diameter x 3m height strawbale dome:''<br />
**Double geodesic frame, 2'x1'=£400<br />
**Strawbales=£200 <br />
**Vapour Barrier 60m^2= £50<br />
**Damp proof course 60m^2=£50<br />
<br />
**'''total=£700'''<br />
<br />
*''12m diameter x 6m height strawbale dome:''<br />
**Double frame 2'x4'=£800<br />
**strawbales = £350<br />
**vapour barrier= £80<br />
**Damp proof course= £80<br />
<br />
**'''total=£1310'''<br />
<br />
==''Housing Infrastructure cost''==<br />
*''Sewage; waste, drain and vent= £500''<br />
*''Stove and chimney=£200''<br />
*''25 IBCs=£750''<br />
*''12v/200Ah battery x3= £615<br />
*''1000w DIY Solar panels 18v x 4A x 14 panels=£200''<br />
(needed;wiring costs, bathroom plumbing, electrical fixings, glass for windows and panels) <br />
<br />
*'''Total=£2265'''<br />
<br />
==Geodesic Aquaponics Full System Cost==<br />
<br />
For a 12m diameter 2000sq^ft dome:<br />
<br />
544 linear meters of wood at 60p per meter = 325 pounds<br />
<br />
226m^2 of polythene = 305 pounds<br />
<br />
1000 fish aquaponics system:<br />
<br />
6m x 5m pond liner = 45 pounds<br />
<br />
15watts 12 vDC airpump = 110 pounds<br />
<br />
50watt 12vDC water pump = 160 pounds<br />
<br />
1000 carp = 300 pounds or 1000 bream = 888 pounds<br />
<br />
Subterranean heating and cooling system:<br />
<br />
15w 12vDC inline fan = 35 pounds<br />
<br />
100mm x 100m perforated drainage pipe = 146 pounds<br />
<br />
Solar system: 100w monocrystalline solar panel = 100 pounds<br />
<br />
12v 100Ah absorbed glass mat batteries = 165 pounds<br />
<br />
12v 15A charge controller = 40 pounds<br />
<br />
Miscellaneous: Piping = 50 pounds humidistats/thermostats/ timers = 50 pounds<br />
<br />
total 1830 pounds<br />
<br />
to put this in perspective this system should theoretically produce at least 500 kg of fish per year, 4000 lettuce per week and 4000 bunches of tomatoes per week. <br />
<br />
A geodesic dome is built from a skeleton of triangles, covered with an outer skin. The skeleton could be made of wood, steel or other substances, which could probably be [[Digital fabrication|digitally fabbed]].<br />
*[http://www.domeplans.com/index.html Free plans for a geodesic dome]<br />
* Useful tool: the [http://www.desertdomes.com/domecalc.html dome calculator] - calculates the building materials needed to build a dome of your chosen size<br />
* Another [http://acidome.ru/lab/calc/#5/12_Cone_3V_R1_beams100x40 dome calculator] (the website is in Russian but it can be easily translated with Google Translate).<br />
* Geodesic dome construction video-tutorial: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rn6YtCC670 Part 1 - Overview], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLIhOglrbmI Part 2 - Hub Construction], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHEHVyA7SHw Part 3- Strut Construction]<br />
<br />
==Many Uses==<br />
from the [http://www.pacificdomes.com/index.html Pacific Domes] website: event, shelter, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg8Bh5iI2WY Virtual reality projector], greenhouse, playground, sports, relief, wedding, yoga, bioenergy, Vaastu, aquaponic<br />
<br />
==Further Reading==<br />
*http://www.appropedia.org/Geodesic_dome<br />
*...</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Geodesic_domes&diff=46138Geodesic domes2011-11-06T22:26:51Z<p>Jamie clarke: /* Housing Costs */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Breadcrumb|Housing and construction}}<br />
<br />
Geodesic domes can be built easily and cheaply and are the strongest and lightest structure yet conceived. Compared to a rectangular structure of similar size, they have half as much wall-area, which means they lose only half as much heat through the walls. This makes them very energy-efficient.<br />
<br />
==''Housing Costs''==<br />
*''6m diameter x 3m height strawbale dome:''<br />
**Double geodesic frame, 2'x1'=£400<br />
**Strawbales=£200 <br />
**Vapour Barrier 60m^2= £50<br />
**Damp proof course 60m^2=£50<br />
<br />
**'''total=£700'''<br />
<br />
*''12m diameter x 6m height strawbale dome:''<br />
**Double frame 2'x4'=£800<br />
**strawbales = £350<br />
**vapour barrier= £80<br />
**Damp proof course= £80<br />
<br />
**'''total=£1310'''<br />
<br />
==Housing Infrastructure cost==<br />
Sewage; waste, drain and vent= £500<br />
Stove and chimney=£200<br />
25 IBCs=£750<br />
Victron deepcycle battery 12v/200Ah AGM battery x3= £615<br />
1000w DIY Solar panels 18v x 4A x 14 panels=£200<br />
(needed;wiring costs, bathroom plumbing, electrical fixings, glass for windows and panels) <br />
<br />
'''Total=£2265'''<br />
<br />
==Geodesic Aquaponics Full System Cost==<br />
<br />
For a 12m diameter 2000sq^ft dome:<br />
<br />
544 linear meters of wood at 60p per meter = 325 pounds<br />
<br />
226m^2 of polythene = 305 pounds<br />
<br />
1000 fish aquaponics system:<br />
<br />
6m x 5m pond liner = 45 pounds<br />
<br />
15watts 12 vDC airpump = 110 pounds<br />
<br />
50watt 12vDC water pump = 160 pounds<br />
<br />
1000 carp = 300 pounds or 1000 bream = 888 pounds<br />
<br />
Subterranean heating and cooling system:<br />
<br />
15w 12vDC inline fan = 35 pounds<br />
<br />
100mm x 100m perforated drainage pipe = 146 pounds<br />
<br />
Solar system: 100w monocrystalline solar panel = 100 pounds<br />
<br />
12v 100Ah absorbed glass mat batteries = 165 pounds<br />
<br />
12v 15A charge controller = 40 pounds<br />
<br />
Miscellaneous: Piping = 50 pounds humidistats/thermostats/ timers = 50 pounds<br />
<br />
total 1830 pounds<br />
<br />
to put this in perspective this system should theoretically produce at least 500 kg of fish per year, 4000 lettuce per week and 4000 bunches of tomatoes per week. <br />
<br />
A geodesic dome is built from a skeleton of triangles, covered with an outer skin. The skeleton could be made of wood, steel or other substances, which could probably be [[Digital fabrication|digitally fabbed]].<br />
*[http://www.domeplans.com/index.html Free plans for a geodesic dome]<br />
* Useful tool: the [http://www.desertdomes.com/domecalc.html dome calculator] - calculates the building materials needed to build a dome of your chosen size<br />
* Another [http://acidome.ru/lab/calc/#5/12_Cone_3V_R1_beams100x40 dome calculator] (the website is in Russian but it can be easily translated with Google Translate).<br />
* Geodesic dome construction video-tutorial: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rn6YtCC670 Part 1 - Overview], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLIhOglrbmI Part 2 - Hub Construction], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHEHVyA7SHw Part 3- Strut Construction]<br />
<br />
==Many Uses==<br />
from the [http://www.pacificdomes.com/index.html Pacific Domes] website: event, shelter, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg8Bh5iI2WY Virtual reality projector], greenhouse, playground, sports, relief, wedding, yoga, bioenergy, Vaastu, aquaponic<br />
<br />
==Further Reading==<br />
*http://www.appropedia.org/Geodesic_dome<br />
*...</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Geodesic_domes&diff=46137Geodesic domes2011-11-06T22:23:24Z<p>Jamie clarke: /* Housing Infrastructure cost */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Breadcrumb|Housing and construction}}<br />
<br />
Geodesic domes can be built easily and cheaply and are the strongest and lightest structure yet conceived. Compared to a rectangular structure of similar size, they have half as much wall-area, which means they lose only half as much heat through the walls. This makes them very energy-efficient.<br />
<br />
==Housing Costs==<br />
6m diameter x 3m height strawbale dome:<br />
Double geodesic frame, 2'x1'=£400<br />
Strawbales=£200 <br />
Vapour Barrier 60m^2= £50<br />
Damp proof course 60m^2=£50<br />
<br />
'''total=£700'''<br />
<br />
12m diameter x 6m height strawbale dome:<br />
Double frame 2'x4'=£800<br />
strawbales = £350<br />
vapour barrier= £80<br />
Damp proof course= £80<br />
<br />
'''total=£1310'''<br />
<br />
==Housing Infrastructure cost==<br />
Sewage; waste, drain and vent= £500<br />
Stove and chimney=£200<br />
25 IBCs=£750<br />
Victron deepcycle battery 12v/200Ah AGM battery x3= £615<br />
1000w DIY Solar panels 18v x 4A x 14 panels=£200<br />
(needed;wiring costs, bathroom plumbing, electrical fixings, glass for windows and panels) <br />
<br />
'''Total=£2265'''<br />
<br />
==Geodesic Aquaponics Full System Cost==<br />
<br />
For a 12m diameter 2000sq^ft dome:<br />
<br />
544 linear meters of wood at 60p per meter = 325 pounds<br />
<br />
226m^2 of polythene = 305 pounds<br />
<br />
1000 fish aquaponics system:<br />
<br />
6m x 5m pond liner = 45 pounds<br />
<br />
15watts 12 vDC airpump = 110 pounds<br />
<br />
50watt 12vDC water pump = 160 pounds<br />
<br />
1000 carp = 300 pounds or 1000 bream = 888 pounds<br />
<br />
Subterranean heating and cooling system:<br />
<br />
15w 12vDC inline fan = 35 pounds<br />
<br />
100mm x 100m perforated drainage pipe = 146 pounds<br />
<br />
Solar system: 100w monocrystalline solar panel = 100 pounds<br />
<br />
12v 100Ah absorbed glass mat batteries = 165 pounds<br />
<br />
12v 15A charge controller = 40 pounds<br />
<br />
Miscellaneous: Piping = 50 pounds humidistats/thermostats/ timers = 50 pounds<br />
<br />
total 1830 pounds<br />
<br />
to put this in perspective this system should theoretically produce at least 500 kg of fish per year, 4000 lettuce per week and 4000 bunches of tomatoes per week. <br />
<br />
A geodesic dome is built from a skeleton of triangles, covered with an outer skin. The skeleton could be made of wood, steel or other substances, which could probably be [[Digital fabrication|digitally fabbed]].<br />
*[http://www.domeplans.com/index.html Free plans for a geodesic dome]<br />
* Useful tool: the [http://www.desertdomes.com/domecalc.html dome calculator] - calculates the building materials needed to build a dome of your chosen size<br />
* Another [http://acidome.ru/lab/calc/#5/12_Cone_3V_R1_beams100x40 dome calculator] (the website is in Russian but it can be easily translated with Google Translate).<br />
* Geodesic dome construction video-tutorial: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rn6YtCC670 Part 1 - Overview], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLIhOglrbmI Part 2 - Hub Construction], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHEHVyA7SHw Part 3- Strut Construction]<br />
<br />
==Many Uses==<br />
from the [http://www.pacificdomes.com/index.html Pacific Domes] website: event, shelter, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg8Bh5iI2WY Virtual reality projector], greenhouse, playground, sports, relief, wedding, yoga, bioenergy, Vaastu, aquaponic<br />
<br />
==Further Reading==<br />
*http://www.appropedia.org/Geodesic_dome<br />
*...</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Geodesic_domes&diff=46136Geodesic domes2011-11-06T22:21:41Z<p>Jamie clarke: /* Housing Costs */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Breadcrumb|Housing and construction}}<br />
<br />
Geodesic domes can be built easily and cheaply and are the strongest and lightest structure yet conceived. Compared to a rectangular structure of similar size, they have half as much wall-area, which means they lose only half as much heat through the walls. This makes them very energy-efficient.<br />
<br />
==Housing Costs==<br />
6m diameter x 3m height strawbale dome:<br />
Double geodesic frame, 2'x1'=£400<br />
Strawbales=£200 <br />
Vapour Barrier 60m^2= £50<br />
Damp proof course 60m^2=£50<br />
<br />
'''total=£700'''<br />
<br />
12m diameter x 6m height strawbale dome:<br />
Double frame 2'x4'=£800<br />
strawbales = £350<br />
vapour barrier= £80<br />
Damp proof course= £80<br />
<br />
'''total=£1310'''<br />
<br />
==Housing Infrastructure cost==<br />
Sewage; waste, drain and vent= £500<br />
Stove and chimney=£200<br />
25 IBCs=£750<br />
Victron deepcycle battery 12v/200Ah AGM battery x3= £615<br />
DIY Solar panels 18v x 4A x 13 panels=£200<br />
(needed;wiring costs, bathroom plumbing, electrical fixings, glass) <br />
<br />
'''Total=£2265'''<br />
<br />
==Geodesic Aquaponics Full System Cost==<br />
<br />
For a 12m diameter 2000sq^ft dome:<br />
<br />
544 linear meters of wood at 60p per meter = 325 pounds<br />
<br />
226m^2 of polythene = 305 pounds<br />
<br />
1000 fish aquaponics system:<br />
<br />
6m x 5m pond liner = 45 pounds<br />
<br />
15watts 12 vDC airpump = 110 pounds<br />
<br />
50watt 12vDC water pump = 160 pounds<br />
<br />
1000 carp = 300 pounds or 1000 bream = 888 pounds<br />
<br />
Subterranean heating and cooling system:<br />
<br />
15w 12vDC inline fan = 35 pounds<br />
<br />
100mm x 100m perforated drainage pipe = 146 pounds<br />
<br />
Solar system: 100w monocrystalline solar panel = 100 pounds<br />
<br />
12v 100Ah absorbed glass mat batteries = 165 pounds<br />
<br />
12v 15A charge controller = 40 pounds<br />
<br />
Miscellaneous: Piping = 50 pounds humidistats/thermostats/ timers = 50 pounds<br />
<br />
total 1830 pounds<br />
<br />
to put this in perspective this system should theoretically produce at least 500 kg of fish per year, 4000 lettuce per week and 4000 bunches of tomatoes per week. <br />
<br />
A geodesic dome is built from a skeleton of triangles, covered with an outer skin. The skeleton could be made of wood, steel or other substances, which could probably be [[Digital fabrication|digitally fabbed]].<br />
*[http://www.domeplans.com/index.html Free plans for a geodesic dome]<br />
* Useful tool: the [http://www.desertdomes.com/domecalc.html dome calculator] - calculates the building materials needed to build a dome of your chosen size<br />
* Another [http://acidome.ru/lab/calc/#5/12_Cone_3V_R1_beams100x40 dome calculator] (the website is in Russian but it can be easily translated with Google Translate).<br />
* Geodesic dome construction video-tutorial: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rn6YtCC670 Part 1 - Overview], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLIhOglrbmI Part 2 - Hub Construction], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHEHVyA7SHw Part 3- Strut Construction]<br />
<br />
==Many Uses==<br />
from the [http://www.pacificdomes.com/index.html Pacific Domes] website: event, shelter, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg8Bh5iI2WY Virtual reality projector], greenhouse, playground, sports, relief, wedding, yoga, bioenergy, Vaastu, aquaponic<br />
<br />
==Further Reading==<br />
*http://www.appropedia.org/Geodesic_dome<br />
*...</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Geodesic_domes&diff=46133Geodesic domes2011-11-06T21:54:36Z<p>Jamie clarke: /* Many Uses */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Breadcrumb|Housing and construction}}<br />
<br />
Geodesic domes can be built easily and cheaply and are the strongest and lightest structure yet conceived. Compared to a rectangular structure of similar size, they have half as much wall-area, which means they lose only half as much heat through the walls. This makes them very energy-efficient.<br />
<br />
==Housing Costs==<br />
<br />
==Geodesic Aquaponics Full System Cost==<br />
<br />
For a 12m diameter 2000sq^ft dome:<br />
<br />
544 linear meters of wood at 60p per meter = 325 pounds<br />
<br />
226m^2 of polythene = 305 pounds<br />
<br />
1000 fish aquaponics system:<br />
<br />
6m x 5m pond liner = 45 pounds<br />
<br />
15watts 12 vDC airpump = 110 pounds<br />
<br />
50watt 12vDC water pump = 160 pounds<br />
<br />
1000 carp = 300 pounds or 1000 bream = 888 pounds<br />
<br />
Subterranean heating and cooling system:<br />
<br />
15w 12vDC inline fan = 35 pounds<br />
<br />
100mm x 100m perforated drainage pipe = 146 pounds<br />
<br />
Solar system: 100w monocrystalline solar panel = 100 pounds<br />
<br />
12v 100Ah absorbed glass mat batteries = 165 pounds<br />
<br />
12v 15A charge controller = 40 pounds<br />
<br />
Miscellaneous: Piping = 50 pounds humidistats/thermostats/ timers = 50 pounds<br />
<br />
total 1830 pounds<br />
<br />
to put this in perspective this system should theoretically produce at least 500 kg of fish per year, 4000 lettuce per week and 4000 bunches of tomatoes per week. <br />
<br />
A geodesic dome is built from a skeleton of triangles, covered with an outer skin. The skeleton could be made of wood, steel or other substances, which could probably be [[Digital fabrication|digitally fabbed]].<br />
*[http://www.domeplans.com/index.html Free plans for a geodesic dome]<br />
* Useful tool: the [http://www.desertdomes.com/domecalc.html dome calculator] - calculates the building materials needed to build a dome of your chosen size<br />
* Another [http://acidome.ru/lab/calc/#5/12_Cone_3V_R1_beams100x40 dome calculator] (the website is in Russian but it can be easily translated with Google Translate).<br />
* Geodesic dome construction video-tutorial: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rn6YtCC670 Part 1 - Overview], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLIhOglrbmI Part 2 - Hub Construction], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHEHVyA7SHw Part 3- Strut Construction]<br />
<br />
==Many Uses==<br />
from the [http://www.pacificdomes.com/index.html Pacific Domes] website: event, shelter, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg8Bh5iI2WY Virtual reality projector], greenhouse, playground, sports, relief, wedding, yoga, bioenergy, Vaastu, aquaponic<br />
<br />
==Further Reading==<br />
*http://www.appropedia.org/Geodesic_dome<br />
*...</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Geodesic_domes&diff=46132Geodesic domes2011-11-06T21:51:26Z<p>Jamie clarke: </p>
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<div>{{Breadcrumb|Housing and construction}}<br />
<br />
Geodesic domes can be built easily and cheaply and are the strongest and lightest structure yet conceived. Compared to a rectangular structure of similar size, they have half as much wall-area, which means they lose only half as much heat through the walls. This makes them very energy-efficient.<br />
<br />
==Housing Costs==<br />
<br />
==Geodesic Aquaponics Full System Cost==<br />
<br />
For a 12m diameter 2000sq^ft dome:<br />
<br />
544 linear meters of wood at 60p per meter = 325 pounds<br />
<br />
226m^2 of polythene = 305 pounds<br />
<br />
1000 fish aquaponics system:<br />
<br />
6m x 5m pond liner = 45 pounds<br />
<br />
15watts 12 vDC airpump = 110 pounds<br />
<br />
50watt 12vDC water pump = 160 pounds<br />
<br />
1000 carp = 300 pounds or 1000 bream = 888 pounds<br />
<br />
Subterranean heating and cooling system:<br />
<br />
15w 12vDC inline fan = 35 pounds<br />
<br />
100mm x 100m perforated drainage pipe = 146 pounds<br />
<br />
Solar system: 100w monocrystalline solar panel = 100 pounds<br />
<br />
12v 100Ah absorbed glass mat batteries = 165 pounds<br />
<br />
12v 15A charge controller = 40 pounds<br />
<br />
Miscellaneous: Piping = 50 pounds humidistats/thermostats/ timers = 50 pounds<br />
<br />
total 1830 pounds<br />
<br />
to put this in perspective this system should theoretically produce at least 500 kg of fish per year, 4000 lettuce per week and 4000 bunches of tomatoes per week. <br />
<br />
A geodesic dome is built from a skeleton of triangles, covered with an outer skin. The skeleton could be made of wood, steel or other substances, which could probably be [[Digital fabrication|digitally fabbed]].<br />
*[http://www.domeplans.com/index.html Free plans for a geodesic dome]<br />
* Useful tool: the [http://www.desertdomes.com/domecalc.html dome calculator] - calculates the building materials needed to build a dome of your chosen size<br />
* Another [http://acidome.ru/lab/calc/#5/12_Cone_3V_R1_beams100x40 dome calculator] (the website is in Russian but it can be easily translated with Google Translate).<br />
* Geodesic dome construction video-tutorial: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rn6YtCC670 Part 1 - Overview], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLIhOglrbmI Part 2 - Hub Construction], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHEHVyA7SHw Part 3- Strut Construction]<br />
<br />
==Many Uses==<br />
from the [http://www.pacificdomes.com/index.html Pacific Domes] website: event, shelter, projection, greenhouse, playground, sports, relief, wedding, yoga, bioenergy, Vaastu, aquaponic<br />
<br />
==Further Reading==<br />
*http://www.appropedia.org/Geodesic_dome<br />
*...</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Shipping_containers&diff=46131Shipping containers2011-11-06T21:49:53Z<p>Jamie clarke: /* See Also */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Breadcrumb|Housing and construction}}<br />
<br />
==Introduction==<br />
Shipping containers that were originally and currently used for over-ocean, over-road and over-rail shipment of bulk goods, and are now repurposed for residential occupancy and commercial storefront applications. This is especially useful in urban environments where space is more limited and the price of land is more a barrier to entry for prospective home owners and business developers. Shipping containers can be used as the main structure for efficiency dwellings or alternatively used as a basis of structure for contemporary architectural design.<ref>http://container.sustainablesources.com/</ref><br />
<br />
==Where to get them==<br />
===Spain===<br />
*In Valencia: [http://www.valenciacontenedores.com/index.html] New shipping containers (40ft) for around 2000eur.<br />
*In Zaragoza: [http://moduaragon.com/] , they also offer prefab houses<br />
<br />
===UK===<br />
* [http://www.shippingcontainersuk.com/products.php?plid=m8b2s12p100&rs=gb], 40ft container for 400gbp.<br />
<br />
===Prototyping===<br />
Free consultation availabe from these companies:<br />
*Prototype Creation, Wiesbaden / germany [http://www.prototype-creation.de/]<br />
<br />
==Container Earthship==<br />
The famous [[Earthship]] concept can be implemented using containers, too.<br />
[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=104266276286421]<br />
<br />
==Discussion==<br />
[[Image:ContainerHome.jpg|thumb|450px|Containers can be stacked or configured into whatever shape pleases you.]]<br />
Want a cheap, rough-and-ready shelter on your piece of land? A used 40 foot shipping containers costs about $2000. They measure 8 feet (2.44m) wide, 40 feet (12.19m) long and 8 feet 6 inches (2.59m) tall. That's an area of 320 square feet (29.74m<sup>2</sup>). Buy three of these, stick them together and you have something the size of a nice one-bedroom apartment that cost you just $6000. <br />
<br />
One option is to partially bury the container for an [[Underground Housing|underground house]]. You may need to put up a pillar or two to support the weight of the roof. Use a metal saw to cut out holes for windows, pipes, or stairs to the second floor. <br />
[[Image:EarthSheltered.JPG|thumb|300px|Putting earthen berms like these around the container and covering them with grass would insulate the house very well and would be a good option if you can take all the hobbit jokes your friends are gonna make. (The house in the picture is not made of shipping containers; it's just there to illustrate the berms)]]<br />
<br />
[[Image:CoveParkArtistsRetreat.jpg|thumb|300px|A shipping container home can be made to look as classy as any other home]]Of course, a bare shipping container isn't a nice place to live in, but you can do it up however you want. You need to put up insulation and install electrical fixtures and other fittings. A bare shipping container will also look terrible from the outside, so you will want to cover it in recycled pallets, graffiti, plaster it, cover it with wood panels, or whatever.<br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<references/><br />
<br />
==See Also==<br />
* http://www.shipping-container-housing.com/ - This site has lots of information about sourcing containers<br />
* http://home.comcast.net/~plutarch/ - Gives details of lots of projects of building using shipping containers<br />
*http://www.appropedia.org/Shipping_container_homes</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Shipping_containers&diff=46130Shipping containers2011-11-06T21:48:36Z<p>Jamie clarke: /* Discussion */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Breadcrumb|Housing and construction}}<br />
<br />
==Introduction==<br />
Shipping containers that were originally and currently used for over-ocean, over-road and over-rail shipment of bulk goods, and are now repurposed for residential occupancy and commercial storefront applications. This is especially useful in urban environments where space is more limited and the price of land is more a barrier to entry for prospective home owners and business developers. Shipping containers can be used as the main structure for efficiency dwellings or alternatively used as a basis of structure for contemporary architectural design.<ref>http://container.sustainablesources.com/</ref><br />
<br />
==Where to get them==<br />
===Spain===<br />
*In Valencia: [http://www.valenciacontenedores.com/index.html] New shipping containers (40ft) for around 2000eur.<br />
*In Zaragoza: [http://moduaragon.com/] , they also offer prefab houses<br />
<br />
===UK===<br />
* [http://www.shippingcontainersuk.com/products.php?plid=m8b2s12p100&rs=gb], 40ft container for 400gbp.<br />
<br />
===Prototyping===<br />
Free consultation availabe from these companies:<br />
*Prototype Creation, Wiesbaden / germany [http://www.prototype-creation.de/]<br />
<br />
==Container Earthship==<br />
The famous [[Earthship]] concept can be implemented using containers, too.<br />
[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=104266276286421]<br />
<br />
==Discussion==<br />
[[Image:ContainerHome.jpg|thumb|450px|Containers can be stacked or configured into whatever shape pleases you.]]<br />
Want a cheap, rough-and-ready shelter on your piece of land? A used 40 foot shipping containers costs about $2000. They measure 8 feet (2.44m) wide, 40 feet (12.19m) long and 8 feet 6 inches (2.59m) tall. That's an area of 320 square feet (29.74m<sup>2</sup>). Buy three of these, stick them together and you have something the size of a nice one-bedroom apartment that cost you just $6000. <br />
<br />
One option is to partially bury the container for an [[Underground Housing|underground house]]. You may need to put up a pillar or two to support the weight of the roof. Use a metal saw to cut out holes for windows, pipes, or stairs to the second floor. <br />
[[Image:EarthSheltered.JPG|thumb|300px|Putting earthen berms like these around the container and covering them with grass would insulate the house very well and would be a good option if you can take all the hobbit jokes your friends are gonna make. (The house in the picture is not made of shipping containers; it's just there to illustrate the berms)]]<br />
<br />
[[Image:CoveParkArtistsRetreat.jpg|thumb|300px|A shipping container home can be made to look as classy as any other home]]Of course, a bare shipping container isn't a nice place to live in, but you can do it up however you want. You need to put up insulation and install electrical fixtures and other fittings. A bare shipping container will also look terrible from the outside, so you will want to cover it in recycled pallets, graffiti, plaster it, cover it with wood panels, or whatever.<br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<references/><br />
<br />
==See Also==<br />
* http://www.shipping-container-housing.com/ - This site has lots of information about sourcing containers<br />
* http://home.comcast.net/~plutarch/ - Gives details of lots of projects of building using shipping containers</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Jamie_Clarke&diff=46127Jamie Clarke2011-11-06T21:27:50Z<p>Jamie clarke: </p>
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<div>{{InternalWikiCommunication|Jamie_Clarke}}<br />
[[Image:myfotofile.jpg|thumb|myname]]<br />
<br />
==Team Culturing Information==<br />
<br />
last Updated: 06. 09, 2011.<br />
<br />
==='''WHO''' are you?===<br />
*''Name:Jamie Clarke''<br />
*''Location:Essex, England''<br />
*''Contact,Skype: pseudo judo''<br />
*''Introduction Video'' - <br />
*''C/V:Garden landscaper for 5 years, my family has always grown food on an allotment, its a continually improving process but i what i have learned is invaluable to me. Expert in geodesic domes and other novel architectural systems.City and guilds certified in strawbale construction, experience on ecological lime block construction and im in close communication volunteering with http://www.brightonpermaculture.org.uk/ at the first earthship in the UK. My mum self built the prefabricated house i live in now and we have a cooperative with a local farmer to use an acre of land for free which we are in the first year of now. Experience in DIY solar panel construction and VAWT. Currently learning welding, eletronics and sketchup'' -<br />
<br />
==='''WHY''' are you motivated to support/develop this work?===<br />
*''Do you support open source culture? In a similar theme to salivdor dali, I dont support open source, i am open source.''<br />
<br />
*''Why are you interested in collaborating with us? Im really interested in meeting everyone and working with will, alvaro, nikolay, jalil, jesus, alba, erik eva, ezequiel and all the other great people who want to make millares the first site of OSE Eu.<br />
<br />
*''How do you think the GVCS 50 and open source hardware can address pressing world issues? I believe the gvcse 50 is part of a happy ending to the greatest story ever told. In the universe. With a few more bells and whistles, there isn't a process i cant imagine taking care of with it !''<br />
<br />
*''What do you like about OSE europe?I like how everyone develops ideas together in the open, encourages constant innovation and keeps up to date through conference calls on sky and teamspeak.''<br />
<br />
*''What should happen so that you can become more involved in OSE europe? I need to get an income so i can start sourcing materials and or come up with a complete development plan for millares.''<br />
<br />
*''What is missing from OSE europe? We don't have a formal way to make a group decision. We also need a clear cost plan for solar fire and millares in general''<br />
<br />
*''Can you make any suggestions to improve OSE europe? I think everything is going well if we can keep exchanging information we will come up with a clear plan in december when there will be a meeting of members from europe in spain to survey millares.''<br />
<br />
==='''WHAT''' are your skills?===<br />
<br />
*''List all of your skills in these areas, at what level (beginner, intermediate, advanced) and where did you practice them:''<br />
**Communications - <br />
**Organizational - <br />
**Fundraising - <br />
**Finances - <br />
**Public Relations/Marketing - <br />
**Web Development - <br />
**Video/Graphics/Art - <br />
**Strawbale construction certified. brighton earthship - <br />
**Geodesic domes. Foundations for sheds. Patios, curbing, gazebos, polytunnels. Cement mixing, general labouring, , underground waste plumbing, tree cutting, painting and decorating, renovation of a victorian house, houses and flats, chasing out for electrics, landscaping and general destruction- <br />
**Geodesic domes - <br />
**Agriculture and Food Production - 5th generation food producer. Currently using an allotment and 1 acre field. 2000 litre rain water catchment tanks. Experience in making wine and mushroom cultivation. Experience with companion planting. experience with small scale orchards and tree pruning. experience with permaculture. currently learning aquaponics, vertical gardening and food forestry. <br />
**Woodworking - Geodesic dome construction, cutting dimensional timber, sanding, raised bed construction, shelving. <br />
**Electronics - Experience in solar panel construction and encapsulation, building a charge controller at the moment. <br />
**Automation - <br />
**Metallurgy - <br />
**Engineering - <br />
**CAD Design - <br />
**Fabrication - <br />
**Energy - Solar panel system design, battery bank system design, experience with energy conservation.<br />
**CNC - <br />
**Chemistry - BTEC harlow college<br />
**Product Design - <br />
**Others - <br />
<br />
*''How have you already contributed to OSE, OSE Europe and Open Source Hardware?''<br />
Realising my videos under the creative commons attribution license:<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqchod2M76A<br />
===HOW can you help?===<br />
<br />
*''How do you want to contribute?''<br />
Must...build... infrastructure!<br />
*''Can you volunteer to work with us, and if so, how many hours per week? Or do you have a free timeframe (week, month)? '' I can offer alot of help :) at the moment im doing about an hour a day online and two hours prototyping the food production system.<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in working with us for pay? If so, what services can you offer, and what is your hourly or per-project rate?'' If you want to pay me to build the system for you and then leave i will charge 500 pounds for a 6m dome and 1500 for a 12m dome. For aquaponics system set up will charge 500 euros for 100 fish system and 1500 euros for a 1000 fish system. I am willing to make at least one 12m dome and 1000 fish aquaponics tank for free if the funding is donated. <br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in a Dedicated Project Visit in OSE Communities in Europe? If so in which country?''<br />
Spain or anywhere in europe.<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in being part of one of the OSE communities in Europe? If so in which country?''<br />
Yes, millares or anywhere.<br />
*''Are you interested in building GVCS or other Open Source Hardware equipment in Europe? If so which ones?'' <br />
solar fire, laser cutter, 3d printer, robotic arm, gasifier, universal power supply etc..... I dont not support development of the clay aluminium extractor as i feel this will contaminate any site it is used on with uranium hexaflouride. extraction from bauxite creates uranium laden phosphate which is used in agriculture.<br />
*''Are you an OSE [[True Fans|True Fan]]? If not, why not?''<br />
Im currently unemployed and feel my energy would be better spent developing prototypes. <br />
*''Would you like to see yourself working with us on a full-time basis?''<br />
Yes, definitely.<br />
*''Do you own land which could be of interest to us to develop an OSE Community or an Open Enterprise?''<br />
No.<br />
===Your Friends and Community===<br />
<br />
*''What friends, people, communities and organizations do you know who are already doing valuable work for a better future? For example: open source hardware/software, sustainable agriculture, natural building, renewable energy, abundance based economies, local production or others?'' talking to someone on youtube who got EU funding for a project similar to mine, waiting to find out more. <br />
<br />
*''What are the technological (machines, tools, structures, ...) and biological (people, animals, plants, ...) needs of your community so that it becomes self-sufficient locally and globally connected?''<br />
My family needs access to LED lighting, electricity, rainwater collection, sewage treatment and natural gas.<br />
*''Are your friends and community doing valuable work for a better future? How can they become more involved in this process and share more with everyone?''<br />
Yes they are, i will make sure to include them in my youtube videos more!<br />
[[Category:Team Culturing Europe]]</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Jamie_Clarke&diff=46126Jamie Clarke2011-11-06T20:05:32Z<p>Jamie clarke: Created page with "{{InternalWikiCommunication|Jamie_Clarke}} myname ==Team Culturing Information== last Updated: 06. 09, 2011. ==='''WHO''' are you?=== *''Jamie C..."</p>
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<div>{{InternalWikiCommunication|Jamie_Clarke}}<br />
[[Image:myfotofile.jpg|thumb|myname]]<br />
<br />
==Team Culturing Information==<br />
<br />
last Updated: 06. 09, 2011.<br />
<br />
==='''WHO''' are you?===<br />
*''Jamie Clarke''<br />
*''Essex, England''<br />
*''Skype: pseudo judo''<br />
*''Introduction Video'' - <br />
*''Garden landscaper for 5 years, my family has always grown food on an allotment, its a continually improving process but i what i have learned is invaluable to me. Expert in geodesic domes and other novel architectural systems.City and guilds certified in strawbale construction, experience on ecological lime block construction and im in close communication volunteering with http://www.brightonpermaculture.org.uk/ at the first earthship in the UK. My mum self built the prefabricated house i live in now and we have a cooperative with a local farmer to use an acre of land for free which we are in the first year of now. Experience in DIY solar panel construction and VAWT. Currently learning welding, eletronics and sketchup'' -<br />
<br />
==='''WHY''' are you motivated to support/develop this work?===<br />
*''In a similar theme to salivdor dali, I dont support open source, i am open source.''<br />
<br />
*''Im really looking forward to meeting everyone and working with will, alvaro, nikolay, jalil, jesus, alba, erik eva, ezequiel and all the other great people who want to make millares the first site of OSE Eu.<br />
<br />
*''I believe the gvcse 50 is part of a happy ending to the greatest story ever told. In the universe !''<br />
<br />
*''I like how everyone develops ideas together in the open, encourages constant innovation and keeps up to date through conference calls on sky and teamspeak.''<br />
<br />
*''I need to get an income so i can start sourcing materials and or come up with a complete development plan for millares.''<br />
<br />
*''We don't have a formal way to make a group decision. We also need a clear cost plan for solar fire and millares in general''<br />
<br />
*''I think everything is going well if we can keep exchanging information we will come up with a clear plan in december when there will be a meeting of members from europe in spain to survey millares.''<br />
<br />
==='''WHAT''' are your skills?===<br />
<br />
*''List all of your skills in these areas, at what level (beginner, intermediate, advanced) and where did you practice them:''<br />
**Communications - <br />
**Organizational - <br />
**Fundraising - <br />
**Finances - <br />
**Public Relations/Marketing - <br />
**Web Development - <br />
**Video/Graphics/Art - <br />
**Strawbale construction certified. brighton earthship - <br />
**Geodesic domes. Foundations for sheds. Patios, curbing, gazebos, polytunnels. Cement mixing, general labouring, cutting structural dimensional timber, underground waste plumbing, tree cutting, painting and decorating, renovation of a victorian house, houses and flats, chasing out for electrics and general destruction- <br />
**Geodesic domes - <br />
**Agriculture and Food Production - <br />
**Woodworking - <br />
**Electronics - <br />
**Automation - <br />
**Metallurgy - <br />
**Engineering - <br />
**CAD Design - <br />
**Fabrication - <br />
**Energy - <br />
**CNC - <br />
**Chemistry - <br />
**Product Design - <br />
**Others - <br />
<br />
*''How have you already contributed to OSE, OSE Europe and Open Source Hardware?''<br />
<br />
===HOW can you help?===<br />
<br />
*''How do you want to contribute?''<br />
<br />
*''Can you volunteer to work with us, and if so, how many hours per week? Or do you have a free timeframe (week, month)? ''<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in working with us for pay? If so, what services can you offer, and what is your hourly or per-project rate?''<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in a Dedicated Project Visit in OSE Communities in Europe? If so in which country?''<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in being part of one of the OSE communities in Europe? If so in which country?''<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in building GVCS or other Open Source Hardware equipment in Europe? If so which ones?'' <br />
<br />
*''Are you an OSE [[True Fans|True Fan]]? If not, why not?''<br />
<br />
*''Would you like to see yourself working with us on a full-time basis?''<br />
<br />
*''Do you own land which could be of interest to us to develop an OSE Community or an Open Enterprise?''<br />
<br />
===Your Friends and Community===<br />
<br />
*''What friends, people, communities and organizations do you know who are already doing valuable work for a better future? For example: open source hardware/software, sustainable agriculture, natural building, renewable energy, abundance based economies, local production or others?''<br />
<br />
*''What are the technological (machines, tools, structures, ...) and biological (people, animals, plants, ...) needs of your community so that it becomes self-sufficient locally and globally connected?''<br />
<br />
*''Are your friends and community doing valuable work for a better future? How can they become more involved in this process and share more with everyone?''<br />
<br />
[[Category:Team Culturing Europe]]</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Geodesic_domes&diff=46108Geodesic domes2011-11-06T00:34:29Z<p>Jamie clarke: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Breadcrumb|Housing and construction}}<br />
<br />
Geodesic domes can be built easily and cheaply and are the strongest and lightest structure yet conceived. Compared to a rectangular structure of similar size, they have half as much wall-area, which means they lose only half as much heat through the walls. This makes them very energy-efficient.<br />
<br />
==Geodesic Aquaponics Full System Cost==<br />
<br />
For a 12m diameter 2000sq^ft dome:<br />
<br />
544 linear meters of wood at 60p per meter = 325 pounds<br />
<br />
226m^2 of polythene = 305 pounds<br />
<br />
1000 fish aquaponics system:<br />
<br />
6m x 5m pond liner = 45 pounds<br />
<br />
15watts 12 vDC airpump = 110 pounds<br />
<br />
50watt 12vDC water pump = 160 pounds<br />
<br />
1000 carp = 300 pounds or 1000 bream = 888 pounds<br />
<br />
Subterranean heating and cooling system:<br />
<br />
15w 12vDC inline fan = 35 pounds<br />
<br />
100mm x 100m perforated drainage pipe = 146 pounds<br />
<br />
Solar system: 100w monocrystalline solar panel = 100 pounds<br />
<br />
12v 100Ah absorbed glass mat batteries = 165 pounds<br />
<br />
12v 15A charge controller = 40 pounds<br />
<br />
Miscellaneous: Piping = 50 pounds humidistats/thermostats/ timers = 50 pounds<br />
<br />
total 1830 pounds<br />
<br />
to put this in perspective this system should theoretically produce at least 500 kg of fish per year, 4000 lettuce per week and 4000 bunches of tomatoes per week. <br />
<br />
A geodesic dome is built from a skeleton of triangles, covered with an outer skin. The skeleton could be made of wood, steel or other substances, which could probably be [[Digital fabrication|digitally fabbed]].<br />
*[http://www.domeplans.com/index.html Free plans for a geodesic dome]<br />
* Useful tool: the [http://www.desertdomes.com/domecalc.html dome calculator] - calculates the building materials needed to build a dome of your chosen size<br />
* Another [http://acidome.ru/lab/calc/#5/12_Cone_3V_R1_beams100x40 dome calculator] (the website is in Russian but it can be easily translated with Google Translate).<br />
* Geodesic dome construction video-tutorial: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rn6YtCC670 Part 1 - Overview], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLIhOglrbmI Part 2 - Hub Construction], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHEHVyA7SHw Part 3- Strut Construction]<br />
<br />
==Many Uses==<br />
from the [http://www.pacificdomes.com/index.html Pacific Domes] website: event, shelter, projection, greenhouse, playground, sports, relief, wedding, yoga, bioenergy, Vaastu, aquaponic<br />
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==Further Reading==<br />
*...<br />
*...</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Ultra_low-cost_construction&diff=46107Ultra low-cost construction2011-11-06T00:27:29Z<p>Jamie clarke: </p>
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<div>{{Breadcrumb|Housing and construction}}<br />
<br />
The greatest material need in the world today is the need for housing and life-support systems for the sustainable development of civilization. In western countries such as the U.S.A., housing is no longer affordable by a large percentage of Americans. In developing countries, housing is both substandard and expensive. Therefore, affordable housing and the ability to sustain civilization without destroying the environment are the critical needs in every country of the world today. Unless we solve the world housing shortage and provide a means for people to sustain themselves in life supporting environments, the world may erupt into competing battles for resources. <ref>http://www.planetaryrenewal.org/ipr/ultralc.html</ref><br />
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<br />
No utility bills or house payments:<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJsDOD0dTQI&feature=relmfu<br />
==References==<br />
<references/></div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Land_resources&diff=46029Land resources2011-11-05T12:14:55Z<p>Jamie clarke: /* Abandoned land */</p>
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<div>==Land resources==<br />
This page is intended to make it easy for people who are interested in setting up an open source community to find cheap, free or available land.<br />
<br />
Please update this page with land registry information from your country<br />
<br />
==Abandoned land==<br />
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ghost_towns<br />
<br />
https://groups.google.com/group/ose-europe/browse_thread/thread/7b144bcfb4f3aeed?pli=1<br />
<br />
Abandoned land in spain<br />
http://mapa.pueblosabandonados.es<br />
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==Available land in the UK==<br />
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/corporate/statistics/previouslydevelopedland2007<br />
Scroll down and open part three. This document lists the amount of hectares currently available for development in the UK. <br />
<br />
Land is listed county by county.<br />
<br />
==Sites in Europe==<br />
These are the locations we are investigating at the moment.<br />
<br />
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Au4HBfGndfFmdGlHTGU4cXRqZ0JYQzBEQlh0cTJULVE&hl=en_US</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Land_resources&diff=46028Land resources2011-11-05T12:09:26Z<p>Jamie clarke: /* Abandoned land */</p>
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<div>==Land resources==<br />
This page is intended to make it easy for people who are interested in setting up an open source community to find cheap, free or available land.<br />
<br />
Please update this page with land registry information from your country<br />
<br />
==Abandoned land==<br />
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ghost_towns<br />
<br />
https://groups.google.com/group/ose-europe/browse_thread/thread/7b144bcfb4f3aeed?pli=1<br />
<br />
==Available land in the UK==<br />
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/corporate/statistics/previouslydevelopedland2007<br />
Scroll down and open part three. This document lists the amount of hectares currently available for development in the UK. <br />
<br />
Land is listed county by county.<br />
<br />
==Sites in Europe==<br />
These are the locations we are investigating at the moment.<br />
<br />
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Au4HBfGndfFmdGlHTGU4cXRqZ0JYQzBEQlh0cTJULVE&hl=en_US</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Land_resources&diff=46027Land resources2011-11-05T12:08:48Z<p>Jamie clarke: </p>
<hr />
<div>==Land resources==<br />
This page is intended to make it easy for people who are interested in setting up an open source community to find cheap, free or available land.<br />
<br />
Please update this page with land registry information from your country<br />
<br />
==Abandoned land==<br />
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ghost_towns<br />
https://groups.google.com/group/ose-europe/browse_thread/thread/7b144bcfb4f3aeed?pli=1<br />
<br />
==Available land in the UK==<br />
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/corporate/statistics/previouslydevelopedland2007<br />
Scroll down and open part three. This document lists the amount of hectares currently available for development in the UK. <br />
<br />
Land is listed county by county.<br />
<br />
==Sites in Europe==<br />
These are the locations we are investigating at the moment.<br />
<br />
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Au4HBfGndfFmdGlHTGU4cXRqZ0JYQzBEQlh0cTJULVE&hl=en_US</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Land_resources&diff=45992Land resources2011-11-05T02:39:54Z<p>Jamie clarke: </p>
<hr />
<div>==Land resources==<br />
This page is intended to make it easy for people who are interested in setting up an open source community to find cheap, free or available land.<br />
<br />
Please update this page with land registry information from your country<br />
<br />
Abandoned land;<br />
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ghost_towns<br />
<br />
==Available land in the UK==<br />
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/corporate/statistics/previouslydevelopedland2007<br />
Scroll down and open part three. This document lists the amount of hectares currently available for development in the UK. <br />
<br />
Land is listed county by county.<br />
<br />
==Sites in Europe==<br />
These are the locations we are investigating at the moment.<br />
<br />
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Au4HBfGndfFmdGlHTGU4cXRqZ0JYQzBEQlh0cTJULVE&hl=en_US</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Land_resources&diff=45991Land resources2011-11-05T02:37:16Z<p>Jamie clarke: Created page with "==Land resources== This page is intended to make it easy for people who are interested in setting up an open source community to find cheap, free or available land. Please updat..."</p>
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<div>==Land resources==<br />
This page is intended to make it easy for people who are interested in setting up an open source community to find cheap, free or available land.<br />
<br />
Please update this page with land registry information from your country<br />
<br />
Abandoned land;<br />
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ghost_towns<br />
<br />
Available land in the UK;<br />
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/corporate/statistics/previouslydevelopedland2007<br />
Scroll down and open part three. This document lists the amount of hectares currently available for development in the UK. <br />
<br />
Land is listed county by county.</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=OSE_Europe/Participate/Farmer&diff=45989OSE Europe/Participate/Farmer2011-11-05T02:05:49Z<p>Jamie clarke: Created page with "{{OSE Europe}} ==Permaculture and Greenhouse production== You can help us to create a world class food production facility by contributing your knowledge to the google group or..."</p>
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<div>{{OSE Europe}}<br />
<br />
==Permaculture and Greenhouse production==<br />
<br />
You can help us to create a world class food production facility by contributing your knowledge to the google group or wiki, creating an annual planting guide and sharing economic information such as cost, labour and profit for certain items of produce.<br />
<br />
We aim to have a 365 days a year of food production so this will require constant care from experienced people, if aquaponics, aeroponics, forestry or permaculture are your thing then we would like to start up something similar to or work closely with world wide organization of organic farmers (WWOOFs)</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=OSE_Europe/Participate/CAD&diff=45988OSE Europe/Participate/CAD2011-11-05T02:00:24Z<p>Jamie clarke: Created page with "{{OSE Europe}} ==CAD and 3D modeling== We need computer images and models of geodesic domes, ecological houses, and a laser cutter with a 1m x 1m work area. You could help wit..."</p>
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<div>{{OSE Europe}} <br />
<br />
==CAD and 3D modeling==<br />
We need computer images and models of geodesic domes, ecological houses, and a laser cutter with a 1m x 1m work area.<br />
<br />
You could help with laying out the infrastructure and buildings on the land near millares.<br />
<br />
If you have access to any of this information please update the wiki or contact us in the google group</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=OSE_Europe/Participate/Programmer&diff=45987OSE Europe/Participate/Programmer2011-11-05T01:57:20Z<p>Jamie clarke: </p>
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<div>{{OSE Europe}}<br />
<br />
==Simulation and simulacra==<br />
<br />
We need accurate ways to visualize components and prototypes functioning aswell as model the growth of certain business models. If you are a genius please help with this.<br />
<br />
In time Erik of the solar fire project may need help coding. This may involve simplifying complex solar aberrations and parametrization of current models.</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=OSE_Europe/Participate/Programmer&diff=45986OSE Europe/Participate/Programmer2011-11-05T01:56:16Z<p>Jamie clarke: Created page with "{OSE Europe} ==Simulation and simulacra== We need accurate ways to visualize components and prototypes functioning aswell as model the growth of certain business models. If you..."</p>
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<div>{OSE Europe}<br />
<br />
==Simulation and simulacra==<br />
<br />
We need accurate ways to visualize components and prototypes functioning aswell as model the growth of certain business models. If you are a genius please help with this.<br />
<br />
In time Erik of the solar fire project may need help coding. This may involve simplifying complex solar aberrations and parametrization of current models.</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=OSE_Europe/Participate/Donations&diff=45984OSE Europe/Participate/Donations2011-11-05T01:50:54Z<p>Jamie clarke: Created page with "{{OSE Europe}} ==Donations and Funding== We are currently investigating millares as a potential site for developement of the GVCS50. Several members will be doing a thorough inv..."</p>
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<div>{{OSE Europe}}<br />
<br />
==Donations and Funding==<br />
We are currently investigating millares as a potential site for developement of the GVCS50. Several members will be doing a thorough investigation of the site, its natural resources and will report back to the group with detailed documentation so a collective decision can be made about this site.<br />
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In the meantime we will be launching a fund raising campaign, prototyping and planning for the creation of habitation, agricultural facilities and power generation.<br />
<br />
Then we will be ready to fully begin parallel development of the GVCS50<br />
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If you can donate at this time we suggest you contact erik from the solar fire project, he is active within the google group</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=OSE_Europe/Participate&diff=45982OSE Europe/Participate2011-11-05T01:44:11Z<p>Jamie clarke: </p>
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<div>We are an open, dynamic and self-organizing group of people. Everybody is free to join and contribute.<br />
<br />
You can participate:<br />
* [[OSE_Europe/Participate/Donations|Make a Donation]] - OSE Europe is gaining members rapidly, visiting and evaluating potential land options, raising funding, prototyping and documenting the Solar fire(one of the gvcs50)developing advanced food production methods and testing every type of open source 3D printer available. However this requires extensive funding which currently all the members are paying for out of there own pockets. If you can help us please offer a donation. <br />
* [[OSE_Europe/Participate/Fundraising|with Fundraising]] - help us with fundraising for the GVCS and European projects.<br />
* [[OSE_Europe/Participate/OSE_Community|in OSE Community]] - you can join, start and develop OSE Community in Europe.<br />
* [[OSE_Europe/Participate/Friend|as Friend]] - you can join a growing open network of people creating an open society.<br />
* [[OSE_Europe/Participate/Lawyer|as Lawyer]] - you can help us with the legal questions of our work.<br />
* [[OSE_Europe/Participate/Web|with Web Development]] - you can help us developing easy to use web infrastructures.<br />
* [[OSE_Europe/Participate/Designer|as Designer]] - you can help us designing flyers, business cards and posters.<br />
* [[OSE_Europe/Participate/Programmer|as Programmer]]- you can help us with simulations of how our business models could grow to help show potential investors. In time we will need coders for the solar fire project.<br />
* [[OSE_Europe/Participate/CAD|as 3D modeler]] - you could help us with 2D or 3D CAD models of a 4v geodesic dome greenhouse and 1m x 1m laser cutter as well as planning the layout of the site and infrastructure. <br />
* [[OSE_Europe/Participate/Farmers|as Farmer]] - you could help us organizing a planting guide for next year, giving any information about costs and profit. You will be the first person consulted to help us with any potential land offers.<br />
*[[OSE_Europe/Participate/Land owners|As Landlord]]-If you currently have disused or cheap land that you would like to use for something better or would like to see renovated let us know, we are always looking for good land offers, your site could be the place for the first OSE village in Europe<br />
* [https://groups.google.com/group/ose-europe/ as you like] - you are free to participate as you like. Just send a message to our [https://groups.google.com/group/ose-europe/ open Google group].</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=OSE_Europe/Participate&diff=45981OSE Europe/Participate2011-11-05T01:41:22Z<p>Jamie clarke: </p>
<hr />
<div>We are an open, dynamic and self-organizing group of people. Everybody is free to join and contribute.<br />
<br />
You can participate:<br />
* [[OSE_Europe/Participate/Donations|Make a Donation]] - OSE Europe is gaining members rapidly, visiting and evaluating potential land options, raising funding, prototyping and documenting the Solar fire(one of the gvcs50)developing advanced food production methods and testing every type of open source 3D printer available. However this requires extensive funding which currently all the members are paying for out of there own pockets. If you can help us please offer a donation. <br />
* [[OSE_Europe/Participate/Fundraising|with Fundraising]] - help us with fundraising for the GVCS and European projects.<br />
* [[OSE_Europe/Participate/OSE_Community|in OSE Community]] - you can join, start and develop OSE Community in Europe.<br />
* [[OSE_Europe/Participate/Friend|as Friend]] - you can join a growing open network of people creating an open society.<br />
* [[OSE_Europe/Participate/Lawyer|as Lawyer]] - you can help us with the legal questions of our work.<br />
* [[OSE_Europe/Participate/Web|with Web Development]] - you can help us developing easy to use web infrastructures.<br />
* [[OSE_Europe/Participate/Designer|as Designer]] - you can help us designing flyers, business cards and posters.<br />
* [[OSE_Europe/Participate/Programmer|as Programmer]]- you can help us with simulations of how our business models could grow to help show potential investors. In time we will need coders for the solar fire project.<br />
* [[OSE_Europe/Participate/CAD|as 3D modeler]] - you could help us with 2D or 3D CAD models of a 4v geodesic dome greenhouse and 1m x 1m laser cutter as well as planning the layout of the site and infrastructure. <br />
* [[OSE_Europe/Participate/Farmers|as Farmer]] - you could help us organizing a planting guide for next year, giving any information about costs and profit. You will be the first person consulted to help us with any potential land offers.<br />
* [https://groups.google.com/group/ose-europe/ as you like] - you are free to participate as you like. Just send a message to our [https://groups.google.com/group/ose-europe/ open Google group].</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=OSE_Europe/Participate/Web&diff=45979OSE Europe/Participate/Web2011-11-05T01:23:12Z<p>Jamie clarke: </p>
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<div>{{OSE Europe}}<br />
<br />
<br />
To make the site most usable for the users we need people to help us with its development. If you can help us with the web development tasks, please contact us.<br />
<br />
=Current Tasks=<br />
<br />
==OSE Wiki==<br />
* '''Create an RSS feed of our [[OSE_Europe/Friends|Friends]]'''<br />
<br />
==Blog==<br />
<br />
==Others==<br />
* '''Create a Collaborative Google Map''' in which participants can<br />
** enter data about themselves - personal info, skills, location, ...<br />
** participants can be - people, communities, organizations, enterprises<br />
** information can be easily filtered by the entered data<br />
** information can be easily searched<br />
** filtering and searching can happen within a chosen geo location.<br />
*** Note: We are currently using this [[OSE_Europe/Map|Map]].</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Solar_Fire&diff=45942Solar Fire2011-11-04T17:49:34Z<p>Jamie clarke: </p>
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<div>{{Breadcrumb|Energy|Solar Power}}<br />
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Before 4/29/11:<br />
<br />
[http://www.solarfire.org/ Solar Fire] is a leading open source solar concentrator project. OSE is currently interested in a linear fresnel-type solar concentrator. OSE should definitely build on the Solar Fire experience, but route to adaptation to linear systems is not clear.<br />
<br />
Update 4/29/11:<br />
<br />
Solar Fire has developed the world's first, replicable, working, large-scale, open source solar dish system. Check out the P32, a 20kW peak thermal capture system. It is currently being scaled for larger applications. '''It is scalable in the sense of multiple connected receivers from multiple arrays - because the cost of the recever is on the order of $100'''. <br />
<br />
http://www.solarfire.org/Welcome<br />
<br />
Check out the dish solar concentrator running a steam engine: Solar Fire P32:<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="640" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//CXJgAmft2jI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />
</html><br />
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==See Also==<br />
* [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2011/05/solar-fire/ Blog: Solar Fire]<br />
* [[SolarFire mirror costs in India]]<br />
<br />
==Current State==<br />
OSE europe managed to raise enough funding to keep solar fire open source for the time being.We've pledged 7,800 Euros by November 3, can you help it become truly open source? Please support it:<br />
http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Saving_Solar_Fire<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category: Solar Fire]]</div>Jamie clarkehttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Solar_Fire&diff=45941Solar Fire2011-11-04T17:49:06Z<p>Jamie clarke: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Breadcrumb|Energy|Solar Power}}<br />
<br />
Before 4/29/11:<br />
<br />
[http://www.solarfire.org/ Solar Fire] is a leading open source solar concentrator project. OSE is currently interested in a linear fresnel-type solar concentrator. OSE should definitely build on the Solar Fire experience, but route to adaptation to linear systems is not clear.<br />
<br />
Update 4/29/11:<br />
<br />
Solar Fire has developed the world's first, replicable, working, large-scale, open source solar dish system. Check out the P32, a 20kW peak thermal capture system. It is currently being scaled for larger applications. '''It is scalable in the sense of multiple connected receivers from multiple arrays - because the cost of the recever is on the order of $100'''. <br />
<br />
http://www.solarfire.org/Welcome<br />
<br />
Check out the dish solar concentrator running a steam engine: Solar Fire P32:<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="640" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//CXJgAmft2jI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />
</html><br />
<br />
<br />
==See Also==<br />
* [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2011/05/solar-fire/ Blog: Solar Fire]<br />
* [[SolarFire mirror costs in India]]<br />
<br />
==Current State==<br />
OSE europe managed to raise enough funding to keep solar fire open source for the time being.We've raised 7,800 Euros by November 3, can you help it become truly open source? Please support it:<br />
http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Saving_Solar_Fire<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category: Solar Fire]]</div>Jamie clarke