Energy, Shelter & Infrastructure

Energy

In physics and other sciences, energy (from the Greek ἐνέργεια - energeia, "activity, operation", from ἐνεργός - energos, "active, working") is a scalar physical quantity that is a property of objects and systems which is conserved by nature. Energy is often defined as the ability to do work.

Several different forms of energy, including kinetic, potential, thermal, gravitational, sound energy, light energy, elastic, electromagnetic, chemical, nuclear, and mass have been defined to explain all known natural phenomena.

While one form of energy may be transformed to another, the total energy remains the same. This principle, the conservation of energy, was first postulated in the early 19th century, and applies to any isolated system. According to Noether's theorem, the conservation of energy is a consequence of the fact that the laws of physics do not change over time.

Although the total energy of a system does not change with time, its value may depend on the frame of reference. For example, a seated passenger in a moving airplane has zero kinetic energy relative to the airplane, but non-zero kinetic energy relative to the earth.
Source: Wikipedia/Energy
Photo: Photovoltaics & Solar Hot Water

Energy Resources:
Fuel Cells Information Center
Greenstar Solar Community Center
Infinia
Solar Electric Light Company
Solar Living Institute & Real Good Catalog
Stirling Energy Systems
[SUGGEST ENERGY RESOURCES IN DISCUSSION FORUM]

Project & Business Development:
Private Micro-Utility for Southern Oregon (business)
[SUGGEST PROJECT OR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS IN THE DISCUSSION AREA]

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Shelter

Simple shelter for the human family to keep warm and dry from the elements whether in mansions or huts built with minimal impact upon the land and each other. Build homes for the human souls to grow together in love. Appropriate and consciously applied.
Source: ICResource.com
Photo: Stewart Hot Springs Sweatlodge

Shelter Resources:
Cob Houses
CoHousing
Pacific Domes
Pacific Yurts
Straw Bale
[SUGGEST SHELTER RESOURCES IN DISCUSSION FORUM]

Project & Business Development:
Co-Housing Development (cooperative business)
Homeless Shelters
Low-Income Housing
[SUGGEST PROJECT OR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS IN THE DISCUSSION AREA]

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Infrastructure

Infrastructure typically refers to the technical structures that support a society, such as roads, water supply, waste water, power grids, flood management systems, communications (internet, phone lines, broadcasting), and so forth. In the past, these systems have typically been owned and managed by local or central governments.
These various elements may collectively be termed civil infrastructure, municipal infrastructure, or simply public works, although they may be developed and operated as private-sector or government enterprises. A more generic definition of infrastructure is the network of assets "where the system as a whole is intended to be maintained indefinitely at a specified standard of service by the continuing replacement and refurbishment of its components."
Source: Wikipedia/Infrastructure
Photo: Oregon Caves Lodge
Photo: Earth in a Box

Infrastructure Resources:
Global Ecovillage Network
New Village Journal
[SUGGEST INFRASTRUCTURE RESOURCES IN DISCUSSION FORUM]

Project & Business Development:
State of Oregon
Jackson County
[SUGGEST PROJECT OR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS IN THE DISCUSSION AREA]

Mission Statement:

Is the most abundant component of the universe, from the visible sun and cosmic rays burning down on the planet, to chemical actions and reaction, to the invisible etheric energies available to those sensitive enough to notice.

Renewable energy is the acknowledgement of a life, of a planet in balance, to not consume the fossil fuels bank account deposited eons ago for the short-term goals of a greedy few.

Renewable energy from the sun and non-polluting hydrogen, biomass and wind to light our way through the darkness of these times.

Exploring new technologies and free energy from the infinite density and energy of space.

Topical Index & Tags - Energy

• Alternative Transportation
• Biomass Energy
• Books and Publications
• Energy Politics
• Environment and Earth
• Free Energy and Zero Point
• Fuel Cells
• Global Warming
• Hemp Resources
• Holodynamics
• Hydrogen Energy
• Media
• Organizations
• Physics and Astronomy
• Pollution
• Solar Energy
• Wind Energy
• Whole Systems

Topical Index & Tags - Shelter Architecture and Design

• Biomimicry
• Bamboo
• Cohousing
• Domes and Geodesics
• Energy
• Environment and Earth
• Homelessness
• Pattern Language
• Solar Passive
• Sustainable Building
• Tipis, Tents and Yurts

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