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Title: Alternative living solutions; ecovillages as a model for sustainability
Authors: Richardson, Emily Lynn
Issue Date: 14-Jan-2008
Abstract: Ecovillages are communities dedicated to sustainable living and environmental action. The ecovillage movement has spread globally since its grassroots beginning less than thirty years ago. These communities offer solutions for sustainable living that are slowly being spread into conventional society. These solutions are becoming more relevant as the environment continues to decline due to human misuse. Ecovillage communities are leading the way for sustainability. They establish unique social and economic systems and provide an opportunity for significant lifestyle change with the support of a community. Many of these communities are also providing education on permaculture, organic farming, green building and other sustainable topics. Through personal example and outreach efforts, ecovillages are introducing new and creative ideas for sustainability. Linking the ideas presented by ecovillages to general society will create broader opportunities for sustainable living. This thesis will examine the roots of the ecovillage movement, and how it connects to sustainability and intentional communities. It will investigate the design process for developing an ecovillage, along with social and economic concerns. Sustainability techniques and conservation initiatives will also be analyzed, followed by examples of communities from around the globe who are putting these techniques into action. Finally, opportunities for ecovillage philosophy to spread into global society will be explored.
Description: A thesis submitted to the Program of Environmental Studies in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Spring Semester 2007 Thesis Adviser: Leslie Sherman, Ph D
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10090/3670
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