Magnetic gearbox for the hydroelectric plant As energy security for the campus is a major priority at Kadagaya, we have constructed a gravitational vortex hydroelectric plant on our river. In addition to providing electricity, extensive testing of the system has been performed to evaluate it as an appropriate technology. The Read more…
Earthworm farm Earthworms are an important part of a healthy soil ecosystem. They have a positive effect on the fertility and structure of the soil. The earthworms digest organic matter in soil and produce excrement rich in mineral particles, decomposed organic matter, and beneficial microorganisms. In addition, they produce tunnels Read more…
Kadagaya from the air We have performed several surveys of the campus site to assist in applying the infrastructure design to the terrain. In late 2019 drone footage was taken and used to construct a model of the terrain, as shown in the video. The footage clearly shows the high Read more…
Building a permaculture banana circle Banana trees are very hungry plants, requiring lots of nutrients, light, and water. A banana circle provides optimal growing conditions for productive trees and is a beautiful addition to the garden. A deep hole is dug and the removed soil used to form a ring-shaped Read more…
Food forests “Food forests” or “edible forest gardens” are a special type of forest that uses biomimicry to replicate the the biodiversity of a natural forest. Integrating many different layers in the food forest e.g. canopy trees, vines, groundcovers, root crops and fungi, in a strategic way allows the natural symbiotic Read more…
Laundry/outreach centre We are nearing completion of the vortex hydroelectric plant that will supply the Kadagaya community with over 5 kW of clean, reliable energy. This energy will enable many other projects and we are excited to introduce one of them now! We want to help empower the local women in Read more…
Experiences from our first year off-grid Planning for the Kadagaya project started in mid-2013 in Copenhagen where we were working as scientists in a research laboratory. Despite enjoying our work and the comfortable living conditions in Scandinavia (arguably some of the best in the world), we felt unfulfilled. During a Read more…