It will accomodate maximum 16 people when ready and its construction is the first test of the viability of the community. Construction works began in June 1992, with extensive earth works. By August, the foundations have been laid and the brick manufacturing machinery set up. By October, when whether forced us stop working, the main wooden frameworks and cca. The design is aimed at an ecologically sound, energy saving and healthy built up environment, applying some of the most advanced technologies of ecological architecture.
Priority is given to the completion of the pioneer house as soon as possible.
To facilitate this, the headquarters of the foundation was moved to the neighbouring village at Ibafa. 7 adults and 3 children live permanently here, while the construction site is guarded by three more people. Completion of the building will enable the first pioneer group to move in. They will work on the permaculture design of the surrounding of the Pioneer's House, the first activities in the forestry management and plant the first gardens as well as some raised beds for vegetables. In 1993 a mobile stabilized earth brick factory, which would serve for other buildings as well was purchased.