For those who would rather see the results of the CEB Micro House building and our other adventures in Belize as opposed to reading about them, MAC and I have a huge trove of photos and videos which I will find a way of incorporating into the blog as soon as possible However, the combination of an i-Pad, Google Chrome, my GoPro and other people’s images in various applications isn’t conducive to the posting of this media at the present location and with the existing resources so it will have to wait until I get home when a ‘downpour’ of images will appear in this blog. Here are some of my photos and videos of the CEB Micro-House Project. MAC will add hers in due course. Bob & MAC Build a House
These are some reflections on our experience at the Open Source Ecology CEB Micro House build in Belize. Bear in mind these are MY personal reflections and are not necessarily those of others. We were asked by Marcin to make comments on how the project could have been improved. This is my list which stands additions and updates as I reflect over time on the way the project proceeded: Ø Screen volunteers for age and competence before selection. Be honest about what is required of volunteers and help them to acquire any skills which are needed and which they don’t already have. Bricklaying, stucco, carpentry, etc. Ø Perhaps have a one or two day ‘training camp’ prior to starting the actual build. Ø Develop clear plans which are easy to read on site and outline steps which have to be followed in order to complete the house in a given time. Ø Develop a basic tool inventory consistent with the project so that work is not hel...
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