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Elikon Institute Greece
Evia
Main wind comes from North and South and are very strong here. It has eco-village
been a challenge keeping the mulch on the ground! initiative
Though Elikon was originally intended for the summer use, it is now in
the process of planning and building retreats and sustainablitiy amenities
for the winter months also, so that it can become a real eco-village.
Materials end up costing
three times
more due to the conditions
of the road
and to the difficulty
of transport. This is
one of the reasons
why they are looking
into more lighter
and economical
building methods. In
the coming years, ' .
they envision using
solar and wind energy for our needs. They have been experimenting
with building techniques for the Mediterranean climate and have been
successful in combining modern knowledge with traditional Greek village
architecture. In the first three years, they have had abundant support
and inspiration from our guests and students, from visiting professors
and groups from the architectural departments of Oldenburg,
Nienburg and Kassel in Germany.
Since the first .pioneering' days, the vision is steadily manifesting. Up
to present, Elikon in Greece has been financed by its founders. This
was necessary for the beginning stages. In view of mobilising the further
potential of this unique place, they are open for support in the following
ways:
• financial support in pre-financing individual retreats in exchange
for free stays at Elikon GR
• financial support and donations for special experimental building
projects as is the building of the library, sanctum, seminar room,
sanitary spaces, water-system and solar/wind energy systems
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