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"Living lightly on the earth:" : building an ark for Prince Edward Island, 1974-76 / Steven Mannell ; ark designers: David Bergmark and Ole Hammarlund of Solsearch Architects with the New Alchemy Institute ; introduction: Daniel A. Barber.

by Mannell, Steven.

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Dalhousie Architectural Press, 2018.

Sustainable buildings.

Sustainable architecture.

Architecture -- Atlantic Provinces -- 20th century -- Exhibitions.

Prince Edward Island.

Canadian modern (Dalhousie Architectural Press)

Alternate title:

Building an ark for Prince Edward Island, 1974-76

116 p. : ill. (some colour), plans ; 22 cm.

Accompanies an exhibition held at the Confederation Centre of the Arts from October 15, 2016 to April 30, 2017.

Includes bibliographical references.

Built in 1976 as an early exploration in weaving together the sun, wind, biology and architecture for the benefit of humanity, the Ark bio-shelter integrated ecological design features to provide autonomous life support for a family. Published to accompany the exhibition celebrating the Ark's 40th anniversary, this publication examines the project's role in inspiring change in ecological and architectural expectations and appetites. The three years in the life of the Ark forms the core for a set of explorations into early green architecture in Canada and elsewhere; the intermediate/alternative technology movement; collaborations between youth counterculture and official culture; the public and professional reception; and the Ark legacy in architecture, alternative technology, government policy and actions, and public imagination.

Bergmark, David.

Hammarlund, Ole.

Barber, Daniel A.

Solsearch Architects.

New Alchemy Institute.

Confederation Centre of the Arts.

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