Sometimes breakthroughs happen because, well, you really didn’t know what you were getting yourself into. I suppose that’s one way of understanding the grueling process that my architects and I endured to have the Old Oak Dojo become one of the first 11* buildings in the world to be Living Building Challenge certified. (Eleven? I had hoped the Dojo would be in the Top 10, but it appears that LBC certified the final three all at once. Then again, maybe it’s even more magical to say, “Ours goes to 11.” Note: reference reserved for people over 40.)
The LBC is a building certification program, advocacy tool and philosophy that defines the most advanced measure of sustainability in the built environment possible today. It is comprised of seven performance categories called Petals (Place, Water, Energy, Health & Happiness, Materials, Equity and Beauty) which are subdivided into twenty Imperatives.
And our teeny little Dojo passed them all. Read the case study.
So it’s time to celebrate! We’ll show off our salvaged materials, rainwater harvesting, indoor compost toilet, urban permaculture gardens and more at our 4th Annual Summer Celebration on Saturday, July 23, from 4 to 7 PM. RSVP on Facebook.
Deborah, Tuesday, and Aaron:
Thank you so much for hosting a JP Porchfest location yesterday. As a musician I was honored to perform at your location. As a human I was humbled to learn of the bold initiatives you are spearheading. You have my respect and admiration!
Peace,
Jamie Mostly (a guitarist with Hula School)
Simply amazing venture…wo needed in our community…so looking forward to being a part of this great initiative…
Osun,
Osun Studios