My name is João Nascimento, I`m an architect living in South Portugal.

I work with Sustainable and Bioclimatic architecture,have the Permaculture Design Course, and interested in Feng Shui and Sacred Geometry.

Have workshops on Rammed Hearth and bambu construction.

I`m developing my own Eco-Camping, with Holistic Terapies and a lot of Agriculture with the Permaculture Principles.

I also know people that are interested in living in Eco-Communities.

I`m thinking of creating a way, maybe a page on Facebook, for people who are interested to create eco-communities or build in a sustainable way.

If for any reason you want to contact me, please, e-mail to arquioxy4@gmail.com or call 968 22 66 89 / 968 68 29 16

Best Regards

I am just in the process of buying land at Vale das Lobas in order to build a Eco dome myself. I would be able to lend my services in the spring time for 1 or 2 weeks. I would be very interested to also learn how you waterproof the foundations as I know these domes are usually built in more arid climates.

Thanks

Alastair

hi there, i have made the order for the tubular rolls alredy, but im not shore if the quantety is correct, that MOON COCON im planing to bild, the main dome will have 6 meter in diameter, and the 4 rowms 4 meter in diameter, i traid to make the calculations, but im a litle bit worried about, if i have egnofe of this material, i goot 33 rolls of 225meters each one, and they are 70 centimeters wide… is there eny one out there that can provide me with some extra details or a confirmation that im doing the rigth thing ?!

thanks you very much, and good luke

…i am coming to portugal very soon to have a look around for some land to fulfill a very similar dream to the one you are describing… i have got some money and spent a lot of last year looking to buy a small farm in ireland, it has just fallen through sadly, but maybe it is a blessing in disguise, because it seemed to be a bit of a nightmare with planning permission etc. and i don’t know where it stood at all on things like earth domes etc. but that is what i envisioned to be doing, so… i am wondering if it would be ok to visit you whilst i am there, i am happy to help out with anything that i can.. and also to see an earthdome for real.. and maybe help towards building one? also i noticed that you said to another enquirer above that you know peole who want to sell land etc. and you could put them in touch… could you extend this to me also? anyway, i hope to hear from you soon, and hope to even meet you soon too… All the very best with your projects, it is inspiring to see you doing it.. thank you for that… one love, and best blessings… she. x

all the best ,Nuno

Great that you have an interest in eco-building and you would be welcome to visit us anytime,, Dogs included,, But,, You will need a smaller vehicle to get access to the land.. Our track is simply too small to accomodate a double decker. the width is around nine feet at its smallest but there are bends in it that will wedge you.. Only way i can think of is chat up a chinook pilot to give you an airlift…

The largest vehicles we have had up the track is 4x4s with caravans and small lorries. We managed to get our 5 and a half tonne mercedes campervan in with room to spare.

If you change your vehicle for any reason please contact me again..
All the best.. Vince

We are continuing work on the eco-dome in the springtime when the weather is a little better.. By all means stay in touch with us and maybe come over in the spring..
There is also room for people of the right calibur to join in the eco-farm project on a more permanent basis…
I can be contacted by e-mail here.. travellingmercedes@hotmail.com

My Portuguese number is (00351) 925049053

Kindest regards, Vince..