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[[Image:Backhoe.jpg|thumb|[[LifeTrac]], one of the first technologies in the "[[Resilient Community Construction Set]]"]]
[[Image:Backhoe.jpg|thumb|[[LifeTrac]], one of the first technologies in the "[[Global Village Construction Set]]"]]
[[Open Source Ecology]] is a movement dedicated to the collaborative development of tools for replicable, open source, modern off-grid "resilient communities." By using [[http://openfarmtech.org/index.php?title=Category:OSA permaculture]] and [[Open_Source_Fab_Lab|digital fabrication]] together to provide for basic needs and open source methodology to allow low cost replication of the entire operation, we hope to empower anyone who desires to move beyond the struggle for survival and "[[evolve to freedom]]."  
[[Open Source Ecology]] is a movement dedicated to the collaborative development of tools for replicable, open source, modern off-grid "resilient communities." By using [[:Category: OSA|permaculture]] and [[Open Source Fab Lab|digital fabrication]] together to provide for basic needs and open source methodology to allow low cost replication of the entire operation, we hope to empower anyone who desires to move beyond the struggle for survival and "[[evolve to freedom]]."  


By our analysis, most of the technologies needed for a sustainable and pleasant standard of living could be reduced to the cost of scrap metal + labor. There is immense potential for social transformation once this technology is fully developed for building interconnected self-sufficient communities, since people will be freed from material constraints and able to seek self-actualization.  
By our analysis, most of the technologies needed for a sustainable and pleasant standard of living could be reduced to the cost of scrap metal + labor. There is immense potential for social transformation once this technology is fully developed for building interconnected self-sufficient communities, since people will be freed from material constraints and able to seek self-actualization.  


We understand that this is an ambitious task, but we have accomplished much and are making rapid progress. [[Factor e Farm]] is the land-based facility where we are putting this theory into practice. Our means of achieving these goals are meticulously detailed in the "[[Resilient Community Construction Set]]" (formerly known as the [[GVCS]]) and the [[OSE Proposal]].
We understand that this is an ambitious task, but we have accomplished much and are making rapid progress. [[Factor e Farm]] is the land-based facility where we are putting this theory into practice. Our means of achieving these goals are meticulously detailed in the "[[Global Village Construction Set]]" and the [[OSE Proposal]].


As far as we know, this is a one of a kind project, but we hope to change that. If there is indeed another project like ours, [mailto:opensourceecology@gmail.com please tell us about it.]
As far as we know, this is a one of a kind project, but we hope to change that. If there is indeed another project like ours, [mailto:opensourceecology@gmail.com please tell us about it.]
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The [[Distillations]] videos, starting with the second technology of the [[RCCS]] to be built, the [[Compressed Earth Brick Press]]:
The [[Distillations]] videos, starting with the second technology of the [[GVCS]] to be built, the [[Compressed Earth Brick Press]]:


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Open Source Ecology

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LifeTrac, one of the first technologies in the "Global Village Construction Set"

Open Source Ecology is a movement dedicated to the collaborative development of tools for replicable, open source, modern off-grid "resilient communities." By using permaculture and digital fabrication together to provide for basic needs and open source methodology to allow low cost replication of the entire operation, we hope to empower anyone who desires to move beyond the struggle for survival and "evolve to freedom."

By our analysis, most of the technologies needed for a sustainable and pleasant standard of living could be reduced to the cost of scrap metal + labor. There is immense potential for social transformation once this technology is fully developed for building interconnected self-sufficient communities, since people will be freed from material constraints and able to seek self-actualization.

We understand that this is an ambitious task, but we have accomplished much and are making rapid progress. Factor e Farm is the land-based facility where we are putting this theory into practice. Our means of achieving these goals are meticulously detailed in the "Global Village Construction Set" and the OSE Proposal.

As far as we know, this is a one of a kind project, but we hope to change that. If there is indeed another project like ours, please tell us about it.

Get to know us

Contribute

The tools under development are to help you! Please support Open Source Ecology through volunteering, spreading the word, donating (more info), or subscribing (more info). Any donation, big or small, can help. Thank you!

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As of August, 2010 - we have also had requests for larger donation options. Thus, we are creating the Gold and Platinum subscriptions - ones at $20 and $50 per month, respectively, in addition to the Standard subscription of $10/month.

Subscription Options

For discussing projects please post on our discussion forums.

For the especially active, you can join the Build a Village Project.

Feel free to sign up and add research and content to the Wiki to help develop the Global Village Construction Set. Read the wiki instructions for help. See a list of all projects and their status and see how you can help.

Distillations

The Distillations videos, starting with the second technology of the GVCS to be built, the Compressed Earth Brick Press:


Click the arrows to see another video.

The Global Village Construction Set

(The projects in bold have visible progress.)

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