Over all frame/vision for rebuilding
time:
Keep
true to the mission statement of cultural heritage and
environmentally awareness.
This
means:
•
Use older recycled materials wherever possible,
particularly where it is visible. Best if there is a
seamless integration of look and feel between the new
additions and the existing structures.
• Keep an environmental awareness to all construction
– look to future vision even if we are not able to
complete it in the moment. example; out fit pluming so that
solar heat could be added later…
• Use environmentally friendly materials as much as
possible.
• Use modern building practices to make things strong
and to last, but give the outside appearance to look
integrated to older style.
Planned
projects for infrastructure
•
Convert attic of central house to sleeping space. One big
space with window on both ends for now until dormers can be
afforded. Stairs to go up und of the building on driveway
side. (look to loose bricks on roof )
• Extend roof of outdoor kitchen from crown of
existing roof to width of existing concrete pad of
“meditation space”.
• Extend concrete pad of “meditation
space” at least 4-5 times its current size, with
tiled roof and extension of wall along the street and at
the other end, leaving the side open to the inside of
property. To be used for sleeping, meetings and circles
when raining, or additional dining and workshop
spaces…
• Build roof for the “smoking area” over
the area with the well and sink, also to cover stairs going
up to new attic space of central house.
• Recover all materials possible for use in
construction from the silent house property. Particularly
old wood, roof tiles and bricks.
• Build working baking oven in traditional design
using materials.
Additional
if possible with little money
needed…
•
Clean out and provide floor, and windows, (even if
temporary), for the future dining room across from outdoor
kitchen.
• Convert attic space of same building for sleeping
area, including some kind of staircase…
• Make repairs to all roofs where needed
• Build better counters, shelving, and cupboards for
out door kitchen.
• Create beautiful and practical patio surface for
smoking area.
• Create Coffee prep area there that is functional and
independent – replace drain system in sink.
Planned
additional activities for summer
•
Morning circle dances
• Morning meditation
• Language class
• Evening fires w/ music, stories, games etc…
• Talent shows with each group
• Fresh bread baking
• “Peace Table” – food from
everybody’s countries?
• Vegetable and flower garden
• Sunday excursions and rest days
• Weekend workshops – here and there
Costs
for overhead
Bare
minimum costs –
100 kuna/15 euros/$17 per person per day
Includes
utilities, food, staff cook
Westerners
coming for shorter fixed periods - 15 euros/$17 per person
per day
Longer term interns (one month) – 7.50 euros per
day/225 euros per month
• Please raise money for our work, this fee is
half of our expenses to support you!
Brief
Explanation of Each Structures Function
Main
House
Contains
the office, computer room, small meeting space or sleeping
room, one toilet/shower, and with renovation will sleep up
to 20 people in loft area.
Outdoor
Kitchen/Dining Room
Serves
as only dining and cooking area, with covered area for wood
and supplies.
With renovation will also sleep up to 20 people in loft.
Stable
House
Contains one area converted with two toilets, two showers,
one sink and a washing machine, still needing additional
work. There is also a documentation/activity room
containing our library of books, educational materials, and
games. There is also a storage room, and a small single
room for staff sleeping. There will be additional storage
in the loft area after the renovation. This older mud brick
structure will not support a second story for living space.
Indoor
Kitchen/Dining Room
This will provide us with a kitchen/dining area complete
with toilets and showers, and sleeping area above in the
loft for year around operation. The dining room will also
function as a meeting space and activity/multi purpose
room.
*Please
note
We are hoping to acquire the necessary funding to complete
all our needs, but in the event of partial funding, the new
construction of the indoor dining and kitchen structure can
be postponed. The renovations to existing structures will
give us a strong base for continuing in the months not
consumed by severe winter.