Environmental Stewardship
An integral part of Forest Moon’s vision is to design
and build the “Healing Haven” cancer retreat center, a homestead free of the products that contribute
to cancer. The building team was carefully assembled based on the group’s
commitment to utilizing non-toxic materials and conserving natural resources.
While at the “Healing Haven,” participants will have the opportunity to learn
about products, energy sources, architecture, and wastewater systems
that promote sustainability and protect our environment from the kinds of
carcinogens surrounding us in our daily lives.
Building Progress
 Phil
Blood, co-founder of Forest Moon, oversees the Building Committee. He and his
wife Cindy have pledged a donation of five acres of land, already cleared for building, to the organization. Located
on a quiet dirt road in rural Whitingham, Vermont, the property is surrounded by
fields and forest. A beaver pond and 70 acres of nature trails are accessible on
the Blood’s abutting property. The 70 acres are committed to a sustainable
forestry plan under Vermont’s Use Value Program to ensure healthy and diverse
forest growth and wildlife. Roy Scott, an
architect from Mechanicville, New York is working on the construction plans of the “Healing Haven.” A goal of 4,000 square feet has
been set to maintain the intimate environment of the retreat and minimize the
ecological footprint on the land. Forest Moon has assembled a skilled
team of professionals to
collaborate on the design of the “Healing Haven” project. A set of drawings depicting Forest
Moon's Healing Haven are available here.
A drawing of the retreat center by the landscape
architect
Forest Moon is proud to have the following individuals and organizations
committed to the “Healing Haven” building project:
Project Manager Tom Appel
New England Management Company
50 Elliot Street, Suite C
Brattleboro, VT 05301
Phone: 802-251-6091
E-mail: nemco@sover.net
Web-site:
http://www.nemco.org/index.html
Tom Appel,
Lead Project Manager, founded New England Management Company (NEMCO), LLC in
1988 and has managed 137 projects since 1980 totaling over $300 Million.
NEMCO customizes their services to the priorities identified by each building
team, providing expertise in all area of the process, from funding to
permitting, design through construction, all the way to ribbon cutting.
Tom and Assistant Project Manager, Elizabeth Bridges, devoted significant
pro-bono hours to help Forest Moon complete the Act 250 permit application.
Currently a member of Forest Moon's Building Committee, Tom consults with Forest
Moon regularly to assess the priorities and gaps in the building process.
Architect W. Roy Scott, RA
3 Highview Way
Mechanicville, NY 12118
Phone: 518-424-3197
E-mail: wscott1@nycap.rr.com
A registered New York State architect, licensed in 1985, Roy runs a
private practice out of his home in Mechanicville, NY in addition to his
full-time responsibilities as Director of Regional Services for New York’s
Office of Code Administration and Enforcement. Roy also serves as Chairman
of New York's Technical Subcommittee for Development of the Residential Code
of New York State and has vast experience with the evolution of energy codes
in NY. After completing his Associate’s Degree in Construction Technology
from the State University of Technology at Delhi, Roy dedicated 41 years to
residential design and construction. Roy believes strongly in a
collaborative design approach. “No worthwhile architect can design a
building without a client. No design can be complete without the client
being fully involved. Architecture is not only a profession, but for me, an
enormous opportunity to be creative with my client's ideas and a wonderful
hobby all at the same time.” Roy’s collaborative approach and his vast
experience with energy-efficient residential buildings will be an asset to
Forest Moon’s “Healing Haven” project.
Mechanical Engineer Dorothy M. Wolfe, PE
GLOBAL RESOURCE OPTIONS, LLP
601 Old River Road, Suite 3
White River Junction, VT 05001
Phone: 800-374-4494
E-mail: dori@globalresourceoptions.com
Web-site:
www.GlobalResourceOptions.com
President of Global Resource Options, whose mission is to be the premiere
provider of quality renewable energy systems in the Northeast, Dorothy holds
a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University.
After assessing the wind and solar potential of the site and the electrical,
water, and heating needs of Forest Moon, Dorothy will design an energy
system that capitalizes on the strengths of the site. The goal will be to
design a sustainable energy system that produces more energy than is
consumed and maximizes renewable energy sources.
Civil Engineer Matthew Beck, PE
BECK ENGINEERING, P.C.
P.O. Box 514
Bondville, VT 05340
Phone: 802-297-3900
E-mail: beckeng@sover.net
Matthew’s extensive experience with Vermont regulations and his interest
in innovative technologies will allow Forest Moon to develop economic,
efficient, and ecological water and wastewater systems.
Ecological Engineer Tad Montgomery
TAD MONTGOMERY & ASSOCIATES Ecological Engineering
118 Washington Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
Phone: 802-251-0502
E-mail: Eco - at - TadMontgomery.com
Tad Montgomery has over twenty four years of experience designing systems
and technologies that are more benign to the environment. At Forest
Moon TM&A is designing code-approved ecological wastewater treatment systems
that will recycle nutrients and eliminate pollution into the groundwater.
The technologies that Cindy & Phil Blood have chosen are a combination of
waterless (or ultra low flush) composting toilets and an ornamental
constructed wetland to treat the grey water. It is anticipated that
this ecological wastewater treatment system will cost roughly the same as a
conventional septic system, and be much prettier.
Other areas of work for Tad Montgomery & Associates include: energy
security and renewable energy development, building energy assessment and
conservation, biofuels, permaculture design and sustainable agriculture,
alternative community economic development, corporate and institutional
greenhouse gas audits and remediation strategies, holistic health, strategic
planning and bioregional organizing.
Landscape Architect Jono Neiger
Ecological Landscape Design & Permaculture Consulting
163 Rattlesnake Gutter
Leverett, MA 01054
Phone: 413-367-2304
E-mail: talltree22 – at – rcn.com
Jono has over 16 years of experience in Land Stewardship, forest and
orchard care, restoration, conservation and landscape design. He has an M.A.
in Landscape Design, B.S. in Forest Biology, and NOFA Organic Land Care
Professional Certification. Jono is working with Forest moon to create
tranquil, beautiful, productive, and sustainable outdoor spaces at the
Healing Haven homestead.
Supporting Individuals and Organizations of Healing Haven Project
Cathy Reynolds, Project Manager
Efficiency Vermont
255 South Champlain Street, Suite 7
Burlington, VT 05401-4894
Phone: (802) 446-3667
Fax: (802) 446-2930
E-mail: creynolds@veic.org
Web-site: www.veic.org
Cathy will work closely with the rest of the design/build team to ensure
the “Healing Haven” adheres to and exceeds all commercial energy codes in
Vermont.
Don Seville
Sustainability Institute & Cobb Hill Cohousing
3 Linden Road
Hartland, VT 05048
Phone: (802) 436-1277
Fax: (802) 436-1281
E-mail: dseville@sustainer.org
Web-sites: www.sustainer.org and
www.cobbhill.org
Don’s experience with Cobb Hill’s green building design and his willingness
to consult on the “Healing Haven” project will be a tremendous asset to Forest
Moon.
Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)
50 Miles Street, Suite 3
Greenfield, MA 01301-3212
Phone: (413) 774-6051
Fax: (413) 774-6053
E-mail: nesea@nesea.org
Web-site: www.nesea.org
Promoting the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency in everyday
life, NESEA will serve as a resource throughout the “Healing Haven” project.
With a vast network of professionals in green building, NESEA will connect
Forest Moon with experts committed to conserving natural resources and
avoiding toxins in the construction process.
Yestermorrow Design/Build School
189 VT Route 100
Warren, VT 05674-9651
Phone: (802) 496-5545
Fax: (802) 496-5540
E-mail:
designbuild@yestermorrow.org
Web-site: www.yestermorrow.org
A dynamic learning community exploring and teaching the integrated creative
process of designing and building a better world, Yestermorrow will continue
its relationship with the Co-Founders of Forest Moon who are alumni of the
2-week Design/Build course offered at the School. The goal is to involve
students at Yestermorrow in various aspects of designing and building the
“Healing Haven.”
BuildingGreen
122 Birge Street, Suite 30
Brattleboro, VT 05301
Phone: (802) 257-7300
Fax: (802) 257-7304
E-mail: info@buildinggreen.com
Web-site: www.BuildingGreen.com
BuildingGreen is an independent company committed to providing accurate,
unbiased, and timely information designed to help building-industry
professionals and policy makers improve the environmental performance, and
reduce the adverse impacts, of buildings. Their experienced staff, print and
electronic resources, and proximity will help Forest Moon to minimize the
“Healing Haven’s” ecological impact and maximize its economic performance.
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