I stopped by to speak with Avikal, an architect under Manu's direction at the International House, about what he calls the "Ladder House." The structure, which is made of bamboo ladders, rope, and Tetrapack sheets, is a mobile work and living space. At two and a half levels, the structure contains an office, 2 living areas, and a composting toilet on the first level. On the upper levels there are 8 bunk beds for in-house living; and best of all, the entire structure can be partially deconstructed and moved for on-site working conditions. Read more

Mari is back and the news todays feature an important subject: the garbage situation at the Puducherry Municipality Waste and its impact in Auroville and surround villages life. Frederick, representing a group of people that are engaged in this matter, shares with us what they are doing and the urgent actions that the community can take to solve this issue. On announcements we have information to all ages: General Meeting and Youth Center fair changes of time, Accessible Auroville new service and Living Routes opportunity to young Aurovilians Read more