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Organic Architecture describes a way of thinking, or a philosophy, which transcends the common architecture we find around us every day. 

Harmoniously merging human habitation with the natural world, organic architectural designs thoughtfully integrate its site so seamlessly that buildings, furnishings and surroundings all become one - a unified, interrelated composition.             

Organic Architectural designs are inspired by nature where materials and motifs tend to repeat themselves throughout the building as a whole.  Such designs typically are sustainable, healthy, conserving and diverse. They follow the natural flow of the terrain on which the building stands and remain flexible and adaptable. Social, physical and spiritual needs are often considered in Organic Architectural designs allowing for the building to "grow out of the site."
 
Good for you, good for the people and good for the planet

Valle de Machuca is a place for people who wish to live healthy and sustainable lifestyles.  A place where there are no fences between neighbors.  A place where "community" truly has meaning.  A place where environmental stewardship and social justice are everyday issues - not just a fleeting notion.  We wish to create a home where residents can live, work and play...where children can play outside without fear of harm.
 
Do you know where your food comes from?

Most people answer this question with a "no!"  In today's world, our food systems have become industrialized and globalized, our seeds have been hijacked by corporations who wish to control what is grown for human consumption and our crops are genetically modified mono-cultures where yield is valued more than nutrition.  Residents of a Kopali community wish to not only know where their food comes from, but also who is cultivating and caring for it.  

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