The Ecosa Institute was founded in 1996 by Arcosanti alumnus Tony Brown. His dedication to issues of sustainability and ecological design developed after joining Paolo Soleri's Cosanti Foundation where he worked for thirteen years on conceptual designs for a new vision of urban settlements. He worked with Soleri as architect in residence supervising both design and construction. Ecosa Spring Semester 2005 class visits Arcosanti for 2 days of lectures and hands-on activities. Part of the schedule is a visit to the Soleri Archives.
[Photo Yuki Y & Text: sa]
One lunch during this visit is a FRUGAL MEAL. The group sits in a circle with simple soup and bread to remember people less fortunate. After some minutes of silence, people share thoughts about hunger and related issues.
[Photo Yuki Y & Text: sa]
The silt-workshop is always a popular activity.
[Photo & Text: sa]
The Ecosa group helps to plant grape vines in a prepared field. They also help to plant some corn with the Agriculture department crew.
[Photo & Text: Yuki Y]