Bali

Off to Bali to check out creative communities on the island! (2017)

Green Design and Architecture

First published on July 12, 2017. Reposting these from my old (now deleted) IG account.

Here’s a peep at the 5am sky with the full moon saying goodbye in the distance.

Hello from #Ubud! Video is from Yoga Barn, which pretty much lives up to the image I had of Bali in my head: green, dreamy, and with a whirling energy that doesn’t seem to land.

This time last year I was in Chiangmai where I first encountered Laughing Yoga. I loved it there and found solace in the cuckooness around. #Bali seems to be a place where iterations of #cuckoo are born everyday. We shall see how the next few days pan out.

Now having lunch with ducks and a ricefield as company and a cool breeze just made me pull out my jacket. 😎
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Remembering the expansive ricefields of Bali (2017)

Enterprise and Wealth Creation Green Design and Architecture

First published on July 23, 2017. Reposting these from my old (now deleted) IG account.

Here’s a vid of my pretty friend Liudmila and I trying to overcome being camera shy and showing you 2 of the 5 intentional energy pavilions of #VisionVillas. These pavilions were built in relation to the Chinese elements of Wood, Fire, #Earth, #Metal and Water, each with its attendant energy and intention. We’re standing next to the Metal or Steel pavilion that inspires answers to the question #How?

What a brilliant idea to dedicate physical spaces in our homes with #energy #intentions.

1st stop in Bali: Green School (2017)

Green Design and Architecture

First on the #Bali agenda is a visit to The Green School, which like most #alternative schools, was put up in 2008 out of need. Inspired by Al Gore’s Inconvenient Truth, the Hardys created a #natural #school for their own children that was aligned with #sustainability. From 90 kids, there are now over 400 kids at the #GreenSchool. The students are on summer break so we were able to take our time exploring this morning.
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First published on July 13, 2017. Reposting these from my old (now deleted) IG account.

My absolute favorite place in the #GreenSchool: the #river. We visited one classroom where you could hear it flowing and wow what an everyday environment to be in. I’m not sure how I’d be able to sit still and listen to a teacher with a river calling out to me like that.
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I loved this! Walking through the Bamboo “forest” in the Heart of School, the community center of the Green School. The Japanese kids behind me were also having a good time 🤗👍 #Bali #creativecommunities #alayaPH

Day 2 in Bali: Visiting the Green Village (2017)

Slow Travel Green Design and Architecture

Next up: The #GreenVillage, a compound with 13 bamboo houses and villas about 5 mins away from the Green School. We’re going to see 2 houses today, I’m super excited.

First published on July 13, 2017. Reposting these from my old (now deleted) IG account.

Did you know that there are over 300 species of #bamboo? How to spot good bamboo: 1) White fungus means it is over 3 years old and ready for harvest, 2) A broken top means it is wet inside and won’t get strong. 3) Bamboo with more leaves is better–leaves absorb the moisture and keep the bamboo dry. 👍
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Shown here is the #saltwater #pool by the cafe and waiting area. Really hope the rain lets up!
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The piece de resistance of the Green Village’s #RiverHouse. Breathtaking view of the Ayung #River set against the greens of Bali. House tour to follow.

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Open air bedroom facing the Bali jungle. A super upgraded bahay kubo.
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A staple in #GreenVillage houses: #Skylight using polycarbonate and bamboo.
Another showstopper: round glass doors. Talk about a grand entrance. My first drawing of my dream house had round hobbit doors! L-R: Take a guess at what’s inside those pointy huts. Three layers of roofing. Open concept living area with veranda.
How they built these bamboo houses on sloping land, usually 400sqm in size: massive bamboo poles from Java with 40cm steel rod inside, poured in with 40cm of concrete and embedded in a layer of stone. It takes workers about 3 months to lay the foundation and another 6 months to do finishing and interiors.

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Natural #stoneware in the bathrooms and #kitchen. Love these black stones.😍 One big caveat in bamboo houses: no candles or flames allowed!
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