Permaculture
LEARN WITH ORADA
Prioritize nature's well-being, leave a positive impact, enrich, and commit to long-term benefits.
Nourish and be nourished by abundance. Respect biodiversity, adopt sustainability,
and promote regenerative agriculture.
Permaculture is a philosophy of working with, rather than against nature; of looking at plants and animals in all their functions, rather than treating any area as a single-product system.
It is a design system that integrates human activities with the natural world, creating sustainable and regenerative environments that meet our needs while enhancing biodiversity, soil health, and ecological resilience.
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- Bill Mollison
Adobe
The ancient ruins of Orada were recovered using local materials and building techniques known as Taipa and Adobe. Taipa, also called rammed earth, relies on natural materials like earth, gravel, rock, chalk, and lime for foundations, walls, and floors. This sustainable method offers thermal mass, strength, durability, and aesthetic beauty. The revival of these techniques in the restoration of Orada showcases a successful blend of ancient wisdom and modern sustainability.
Biopool
The Biopool is a chemical-free, natural system that uses biological filters and hydroponically rooted plants to purify water. It has a swimming zone and a regeneration zone, where water is clarified through biological processes. The Biopool attracts fauna and increases biodiversity.
Seed Bank
Juliana embodies abundance as she tends to a live seed bank with over 1000 varieties of vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Her collection includes 40 different types of tomatoes, 30 varieties of pumpkins, and an assortment of greens and root vegetables. Her dedication showcases the incredible diversity and potential for growth in nature.
Compost
Composting is vital for healthy soil. It eliminates the need for chemical fertilizers, reduces waste, and returns valuable nutrients to the earth. It also improves soil structure, and moisture retention, and promotes biodiversity.
Dry Toilet
Our bungalows, teepee, and treehouse feature Dry Toilets. Through composting, human waste is transformed into compost-like material, eliminating pathogens over two years. This sustainable process nourishes our fruit trees, returning waste to the earth as valuable manure.
Solar Energy
With 300 sunny days annually, we make the most of our region's solar potential. We use solar energy for hot water, pumping, and electricity. Solar hot water systems provide warmth, solar pumps offer reliable water supply, and photovoltaic power generates clean electricity. By maximizing solar utilization, we reduce costs and environmental impact, creating a sustainable future.
Containers
Recycling containers into livable spaces is a great way to repurpose them! Affordable and easily transportable, containers offer a practical solution, especially when time is a factor. Containers are like adaptable structures, and natural materials can be used inside and outside to integrate them into the landscape.
Cleaning
In Orada, we give back to the land that provides us with so much. We use only biodegradable and organic detergents, soaps, and shampoos, and treat dark and grey waters to protect their purity.
