Those who do well in community learn much about the nature of attachment and how to let go in the interest of the common good. Although it is not widely acknowledged in our society, a fundamental connection exists between pleasure and attention to common interests. This is a misconception. Their doors are open to people of all ages as they seek to diversify and work to be inclusive. The goal here is sustainability, self-sufficiency and the reduction of the environmental impact of the modern home.
Functional redundancy is stressed in design principles.
Redundancy might also require energy needs to be met by multiple sources, such as wind and water turbines and solar power, rather than one. These ecological design strategies are based on what is called a Systems View, which recognizes the multitude of relationships and interdependence exhibited by sustainable dynamic systems as strengths and sources of meaning. A village is also a place for work and play, birth and death, trading of goods and services, celebrations, and all aspects of healthy lives. Ecovillages tend to support home businesses more, offering residents the option for working within the community. Stores, daycare, schooling, and hospice care are typical.