Unique Features

Tibig
• Foundational species of the rainforest because it is one of the trees that is responsible for holding/supplying water for out groundwater and underground streams
• Holds/generates 100 gallons of water a day
• Biological indicator of water
• Found near rivers or in areas where underground rivers or streams are present, like here in CELL
• Also illustrates reality of extinction (life cycle relationship with wasp and bats)

Structures/buildings
• CELL’s structures designed based on a principle called bioregionalism
• Indigenous materials like bamboo, anahaw, and pawid were used, with minimal cement
• These materials complemented with the design allows maximum air to flow (big movable windows) and light (skylight on roofs) entry
• Ideal for a tropical country like the Philippines
• Brendan hall, dormitory, Malate Hut, staff house, dining areas, shop and office, hermitage

Compost toilet
• Another way of processing human waste
• Water is conserved since no flushing
• Waste immediately undergoes aerobic decomposition (with oxygen)
• No smell
• No contamination of water table

Cosmic Walk
• Highlights the key of creation of Universe
• We remember and give thanks to tall of creation and our ancestors for what they have contributed in making the universe and life possible

Footpaths
• Footpaths make use of gravel instead of cement allows the soil to breath, and water (like rain, etc) to be filtered and to reach the groundwater
• Helps maintain water cycle
• Keeps snakes away through sound of gravel

Laundry area waste water
• Water from all our sinks and wash areas lead straight to the farm
• Water recycling to immediately benefit plans
• Need to use biodegradable soap

Herbs
• Located near houses/cottages
• 30 different herbs for medicine, food supplements, and cosmetics
• Introduce some of them:
• Oregano
• Basil
• Pandan
• Tsaang gubat
• Aloe
• Citronella
• Peppermint
• Neem
• Ginseng