EkoSense

Ecological building, sustainable agriculture & co-operation

Ecological building
We acquire land in Croatia, in order to create shelter in a balanced and nature-friendly manner. We adapt the architecture to the natural landscape, applying traditional ways of building, using local materials and implementing new ecological technologies like passive/active solar power, wind turbines, heat pumps and water recycle system. Ecological building also puts focus on traditional handycrafts and arts for the construction and the interior of the buildings, like woodwork, black smithing, weaving and tanning. Creating shelter implies a comfortable atmosphere for people and animals to come back to themselves and nature. We utilize beautiful design, organic shapes, restful ambiance, healthy materials, comfortable beds and a good kitchen.

Sustainable agriculture
We apply knowledge and technology of permanent agriculture. Permaculture is a science of designing and managing the land by creating a balanced human environment in nature, taking care of flora, fauna, buildings and infrastructure (water, energy, road connections) and its interrelations. The goal is to create ecological and economical systems that are sustainable in itself by observing and respecting already existing natural systems and thereby making the natural surroundings a richer source of energy and improving the profit of the land. Permaculture combines wisdom attained from traditional agriculture and modern scientific techniques without exhausting or polluting the environment. Ecological does not mean restriction and reduction, but opening new possibilities in abundance! We support biodegradible manuring, ecological water management, organic food production, respecting bio-diversity, environmental friendly sowing and harvesting.

Co-operation
We connect locally, nationally and internationally in order to find partners and share knowledge on sustainable living. The foundation is forming an open platform: a network with easy access to quality information and practical knowledge on all fields ecologically based. This shared information can range from finding materials, tools, workforce, eco-architecture and building techniques, financial aid and legal advice to a way of promoting the services and products. Different projects within the foundation create a network, knowledge, accommodation, work, products and education in ecological building and agriculture as well as training and personal development. In order to create awareness and to support ecological initiatives we will offer online current information and databases, publish articles to share experience and we organize gatherings like seminars, hands-on workshops, cultural festivities to invite and welcome everybody who is interested in our mission.