Comuna Tola Chica

The superadobe (earthbag) community center at Comuna Tola Chica
The superadobe (earthbag) community center at Comuna Tola Chica

“Comuna Tola Chica is a community of about 64 families and a total of about 400 people, and is one of the most organized and active comunas in the country, also known as the ‘greenest’ of Ecuador.

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London’s Super Adobe Earth Creature

London's Super Adobe Earth Creature
London’s Super Adobe Earth Creature

“London’s Earth Creature is a dome-shaped playscape that was designed and built by eco-build specialists Small Earth and pupils at the Hounslow Heath Infant and Nursery School in just six weeks. The structure, which is made of adobe, was built for the Festival of the World on the South Bank of the River Thames. The playscape is eco-friendly, earthquake resistant and affordable, and it gave the city’s smallest architects an opportunity to learn about one of the world’s best sustainable building materials.”

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Small attempts to improve life for future generations

Attempting to lead by example in Costa Rica
Attempting to lead by example in Costa Rica

“Finca Las Brisas is an ecologically-focused community. It is a place where environmentally concerned people can own property, live and vacation in better harmony with nature. It is a place where owners can contribute not just to their community but also the surrounding habitat and local communities.

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