Learning Objective:

• Learn how ecovillages design and construct sustainable housing using natural and local materials.
• Understand food production practices in ecovillages, including organic farming, permaculture, and food sharing.
• Examine water management and waste recycling practices in ecovillages, including rainwater harvesting, greywater systems, and composting.
• Recognize how ecovillages achieve self-sufficiency in energy, food, and water without external dependencies.

Learning Outcome:

will be able to:

• Explain how sustainable housing in ecovillages incorporates eco-design principles (e.g., cob houses, earthships).
• Discuss the role of organic and permaculture farming in achieving food self-sufficiency while protecting the environment.
• Describe the importance of water conservation practices, including rainwater harvesting and greywater systems, in creating closed-loop systems.
• Evaluate the benefits of community collaboration in managing resources, improving air and water quality, and living sustainably.