A container garden in an enclosure which protects from freezing in winter and overheating in hotter
months. The garden produces up to 25% of the Sexton’s diet from September to April.
Their water needs are provided for entirely from rain water catchment, which includes a flush toilet,
drinking water, bathing, cooking, cleaning, and gardening.
The bathhouse contains a shower and sink. Used
water, known as grey water, runs from the drains
under ground to water the eucalyptus trees
surrounding the building. The trees were grown
from seed Kevin collected at La Kiva.
Electricity comes exclusively from a collection
of solar panels, generating a total of 2,000 watts.
With the system they have unlimited power
during the day, and enough storage capacity to
run lights, a refrigerator and freezer, phone,
internet, and a 42” TV whenever needed.
Cenizo
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