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Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage

The document outlines plans to build a new community house that will replace the current structure and further sustainability goals. It will provide live/work space, achieve high sustainability certifications, employ natural building techniques, and share resources affordably to strengthen the community. Notable features include salvaged and local materials, a recycled steel structure, straw bale insulation, and shared meeting spaces, offices, vehicles, and amenities.

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Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage

The document outlines plans to build a new community house that will replace the current structure and further sustainability goals. It will provide live/work space, achieve high sustainability certifications, employ natural building techniques, and share resources affordably to strengthen the community. Notable features include salvaged and local materials, a recycled steel structure, straw bale insulation, and shared meeting spaces, offices, vehicles, and amenities.

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• Replace current, out grown, common house as

primary community space


• Move the community even further along in
architectural sustainability
• Provide safe and healthy live/work space
• Achieve LEED Platinum & Living Building Challenge
Certifications
• Model Dancing Rabbit Covenants
• Employ the community
• Use natural and green building principles and
techniques
• Be affordable
Notable Material Examples

• Foam Insulation: All salvaged

• Wood: All salvaged, local


storm-felled, or from site
clearance

• Primary Structure: Recycled


steel (instead of unsustainably
harvested wood or
manufactured trusses)

• Interior Glass: All salvaged

• Wall Insulation: Strawbales


from Memphis, MO
Shared & Cooperatively Owned Resources:
– Educational spaces
– Meeting spaces
– Library
– Co-working offices
– Offices for multiple non-profits
Shared & Cooperatively Owned Resources:
– Social spaces / ‘Living rooms’
– Large Gathering/Event space
– Co-op kitchen for village and non-profit needs
– Child care and play
– Toilets, showers, and laundry
Car Sharing - 4 vehicles, 80+ users.
Shared Spaces
SOURCE: http://www.dancingrabbit.org/about-dancing-rabbit-ecovillage/eco-
living/cutting-our-carbon-footprint/
Sustainable
Inspiring
Functional

Healthy and Local Performance

Affordable
Mission Driven

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