Overview
Imagine you are the founder of a new ecovillage. Your task is to design a sustainable community that balances ecological, economic, and social needs. Use what you've learned about ecovillages to create a plan that showcases self-sufficiency, sustainable housing, food production, and resource management.

Components
Your design must include the following elements:

• Sustainable Housing: Describe or illustrate the types of homes in your ecovillage (e.g., cob houses, earthships). Explain how the materials are sourced and why they are eco-friendly.
• Food Production: Detail how your ecovillage grows food (e.g., organic farming, permaculture, food sharing). Include examples of crops you’d grow and why.
• Water and Waste Management: Describe how you will collect and recycle water (e.g., rainwater harvesting, greywater systems) and manage waste. Highlight any "closed-loop" systems.
• Energy Use: Explain how your ecovillage will be powered (e.g., solar panels, wind turbines, biogas).
• Community Life: Describe how your community will collaborate and support each other. For example, will you share meals, tools, or responsibilities?

Deliverables
Your submission should include:

• A Written Plan (1-2 pages): Describe your ecovillage and explain how it addresses the five components above.
• Visual Representation: Draw or sketch your ecovillage (this can be a map, diagram, or artistic representation).