Wednesday, February 13th, 2013 at 11:29 am
On the ground progress from the beginning in 2011 to now, February 2013. A generous donor purchased this stunning property for the Project Somos Children’s Village in December 2010. In February 2011 Founders; Greg Kemp and Heather Knox moved from Vancouver, Canada to Guatemala to begin construction of the Village. Take a quick trip with us on this amazing journey through these images.
You are making great progress with the homes. What are you living in while you are building?
Blessings and good luck for continued success.
We actually rent a house with an office about 8km from the site. Thanks for your support!
I would like to understand more. What will happen if kids or others pick at and tear holes in the plastic bags? Also what is the function of the plastic bottles? I like that you are recycling them but is there another reason?
Hi Maureen,
The bottles actually become the “bricks” of the internal walls. Besides getting the garbage off the streets, they provide the internal structure, are free and engage the locals. The bottles actually get covered over with plaster. We will add more photos with this completed so that you an see it!
Fabulous opportunity for everyone! Even for those of us just following your progress. Thank you! Sending love…Georgie
Heather,
We’re curious to know what will keep the plastic on the earthbags from breaking down from the ultra violet rays from the sun? Platic usually becomes hard and brittle once exposed to sun.
Amazed at what you guys are accomplishing there, and anxious to follow along and to see the t.v. show once airing.
Love, Lorena
Hi Lorena,
Re: the earthbags-it actually doesn’t matter if the bag stays together or not. In fact, some people burn it away before plastering. Once the bags are compacted and they dry, they harden and become the form. The chicken wire and plaster also help hold it all together.
Thanks for following along and for your question.
Heather