Ecovillage Design

This garage adorned with a photovoltaic system welcomes each visitor as they enter the center of the Kimberton Camphill in West Chester, PA. This rather obvious example of ecological design is trumpted by many other building and design techniques that lessen the communities impact on the land. Other examples include: - Timber from certified forests as well as naturally fallen timber on thier property - Cellulose insultation from recycled newspaper - Metal roofs ( no petrochemicals), light color - Non-VOC paints - Natural flooring materials ( wool, title, linoleum, bamboo) - Rainwater catchment systems - Point of use water heaters - Wood chip composite decking - Roof overhangs for shade and cooling, variable ceiling heights with skylights to let heat escape and bring light and warmth in - Solar light tubes to minimize electrical use during daytime hours - Sustainable landscape design with native species and best practice stormwater management - Building placement to minimize the need for impervious surfaces