Directory of Eco-villages in Europe - Kennedy Bibliothek

Denmark
Hundested
existing
eco-village
Dyssekilde
expression of a global ecological out-look. The wish to realise wholeness
in our fragmented lifestyle by integrating housing, self-sufficiency
and local trades has been foremost in creating the foundations
. of the common vision. In practice we try to combine architecture, renewable
energy, water treatment, agriculture and trades. Furthermore
we would like to create a spiritual community and set up new social
activities.
Each member pays to EV a deposit which is at present 8.900 Dkr and
an additional 3.000 Dkr per year to cover overall expenses. Building
lots cost 1.000 Dkr per m 2 of the gross area of the house. All members
have a direct influence on the development and growth of the community
through quarterly meetings. Here, more long term decisions are
made, whereas the daily running is managed by working groups and
the steering committee.
The housing zone is divided into 5 different groups of co-housing structure
and facilities which have their own individual character and manage
their own areas. We try to avoid private fences and hedges. Cars are
parked only at the parking lot.
The Dome Group: The practical reason for choosing the dome shape
is that materials and heat loss is reduced by about 30% (even more in
extreme conditions). Aesthetically it feels closer to nature. Prices are
7-10.000 Dkr/m 2 . The domes are the first prototypes of their kind in
Denmark.
Dysager: An experimental housing group was started in 1987. Owner
builder houses, several have made their own designs and used recycled
materials: Bricks, tile, timber, glass, boards and even straw and paper
insulation, all houses are approved by the Danish building codes, at 5-
8.000 Dkr/m 2
Solpletten: The southern row of this group consists of 3 passive-solar
houses. They have underfloor heat storage and insulated windows. New
houses in the northern row can be individual, two twin-houses, at 6-
8.000 Dkr/m 2
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