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Findhorn ecovillage - Sustainable Ecovillage

Situated in northern Scotland, Findhorn Ecovillage was founded in the 1960s and has since grown to over 500 residents living in 65 eco-buildings. The community aims to demonstrate sustainable development through ecological housing, renewable energy systems, organic food production, and sustainable economics. Notable achievements include producing more electricity than needed through four community-owned wind turbines, an ecologically engineered sewage treatment plant, and establishing their own local currency. Findhorn has received several awards for its pioneering work in sustainable living.

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Situated in the north of Scotland, about 40 km east of city of Inverness, on the southern shores of Moray Firth.
• Demonstrate a sustainable development in environmental, social, and economic terms • It is a synthesis of the very best of current thinking on sustainable human settlements • Within the eco-village, sustainable values are expressed in the built environment with- AIM : 1. ecological houses 2. innovative use of building materials such as local stone and straw bales 3. beauty in the architecture and gardens 4. applied technology in the Living Machine sewage treatment facility 5. electricity-generating wind turbines 6. Sustainable values are also expressed in the community's social, economic and educational initiatives
HISTORY: 1960s Peter CaddyEileen Caddy Dorothy Maclean •17 Nov 1962: Peter & Eileen Caddy and Dorothy Maclean, now unemployed, arrived at Findhorn Caravan Park
HISTORY: 1960s •Little money so started a garden •Dorothy contacted the intelligence of nature - the devas •Huge vegetables •Soil Association could find no logical explanation •As the news spread, people started coming •Community started developing around the three founders •New pre fabricated houses started to develop in the community
HISTORY: 1960s Community CentreSanctuary Pre-Fab Bungalows • Sanctuary built • Eileen’s guidance to build the community centre and guest accommodation
HISTORY: 1970s • Findhorn Foundation, a charitable trust • Eileen received guidance to start giving the community guidance •Construction began on Universal Hall •Cluny purchased •Game of Transformation created •Custodianship of Isle of Erraid
HISTORY: 1980s •Caravan Park purchased •First wind turbine •Community began to grow around the Foundation •Steiner School began •Nature sanctuary built •Recycled whisky barrel houses
HISTORY: 1990s •New Findhorn Association (NFA) to hold diversity of organisations, businesses and charities •Ecohousing on Field •Affiliation with UN: (NGO) status •Living Machine completed •Ecovillage Training began
The 21st Century •65 ecobuildings, 500 residents •3 more wind turbines •Findhorn College established •Eco: local monetary system •Ecological Footprint Study •Car Pool formed •Biomass boiler •Moray Art Centre opened •5000 visitors every year •Own bank & currency
Aspects for Sustainable Development
•Innovative 'breathing wall' construction allowing a controlled exchange of air & vapour, and eliminating the need for a conventional vapour barrier •Collection and recycling of rainwater for garden use •Shared facilities (laundry, kitchens, lounges) avoiding unnecessary duplication Ecological Buildings •Use of passive solar features through orientation and window layout •Solar panels for domestic hot water heating •A district heating system using a gas condensing boiler for highest fuel efficiency •Super efficient insulation •Low-energy light bulbs used in buildings •Cellulose insulation (made from recycled paper) •Non-toxic organic paints and wood preservatives throughout the buildings •Locally grown and harvested timber from managed forests •Local stone for skirting, patios and pathways
Renewable Energy Systems •Homes and community buildings incorporate solar panels for hot water heating •passive solar radiation to reduce building heating needs, such as south-facing windows and conservatories and minimal wall openings on north walls •Four community-owned wind turbines - 750kW, supply more than 100% of the community's electricity needs
Ecological Sewage Treatment •Ecologically engineered sewage treatment plant •Sewage arrives in a greenhouse containing a series of tanks •Diverse communities of bacteria, algae, micro-organisms, numerous species of plants and trees, snails, and fish interact as whole ecologies in these tanks and bio-filters •The resulting water is pure enough to discharge directly into the sea or to be recycled •Uses no chemicals, and has a relatively inexpensive capital cost attached
Organic Food Production •Organic cheese, eggs and meat are produced for the community and bioregional consumers •Community Supported Agriculture scheme called Earth-Share, based on organic and biodynamic farming methods, was established to increase our use of local produce as well as to enhance the quality of our food •vegetables requirements of the entire community
Sustainable Economics Social Design •60 different businesses and initiatives, providing a model of a vibrant, living local economy •Developed their own currency, major source of income is through workshops •360 individual members and 32 organisation members of the NFA
Life in Findhorn Creating Together Laughing Growing Continue To Learn Engaging ListeningBeing Still Joyful Serving Joyful Serving
Eco Footprint Analysis - total environmental impact of human activities in a given area
Awards •In September 1995- awarded the 'We the Peoples 50 Communities' by United Nations as part of the 50th Anniversary •1998 UN-Habitat Best Practice Award •2001- Gold Award for Green Tourism - Scottish Tourist Board •2002- Best Workshop and Retreat Centre Award from Kindred Spirit •2006- UN: CIFAL (Centre for training local authorities in sustainable development) •2007 - Lowest Ecological footprint recorded in the industrial world
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Findhorn ecovillage - Sustainable Ecovillage