The Haus Of Avani Campus:
Living With Nature and Technology
The Haus of Avani Campus is a community-centered hub inspired by urban farming and the Naturhus concept from Greenhouse Living.
We believe that technology can work with nature, not against it, and that sustainable urban living can be beautiful, functional, and educational.
Our Inspiration
Greenhouse Living has shown how food production can thrive in urban environments by using closed-loop systems that recycle water, nutrients, and residual heat. Their work demonstrates that greenhouses and eco-houses can produce food, save energy, and create engaging learning spaces all within one lot.
We were inspired by their approach to urban cultivation, the careful integration of technology with natural systems, and the idea of making sustainability tangible and hands-on.
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The greenhouse surrounds the Core House and creates a protected, year-round growing environment. It allows for a Mediterranean-like climate even in colder seasons, so plants and people can thrive.
Inside, you’ll find raised beds, vertical gardens, and outdoor patios, making it a space for food production, learning, and gathering. It also protects the Core House from wind, rain, and snow, while connecting indoor and outdoor life in a seamless, beautiful way.
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The Core House is the main living and community space. Built with ecological, climate-smart materials, it’s energy-efficient and comfortable.
It houses the community kitchen, classrooms, and gathering areas, and is fully integrated with the greenhouse so that indoor spaces feel connected to the surrounding nature. The Core House is where people live, learn, and come together.
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The eco-cycle system turns waste and water into a resource rather than a problem. Greywater (from sinks, showers, laundry) and optionally blackwater (from toilets) are collected and treated naturally, then used to fertilize plants in the greenhouse.
Rainwater is also captured for irrigation and ponds. This system creates a closed-loop cycle, producing fresh food, saving water, and teaching everyone who visits about sustainable living.
What We Are Building
The Campus Combines:
A Small Chapel: a quiet place for reflection and community ceremonies
The Community Haus (Naturhus Greenhouse): a year-round growing space with:
Raised beds and vertical gardens for food
A community kitchen for workshops, classes, and shared meals
Gathering and teaching spaces for wellness, sustainability, and educational events
Outdoor Demonstration Spaces: for community workshops, gardening, and learning
Eco-Cycle System:
Wastewater and rainwater are recycled to nourish plants, creating a closed-loop system that turns what we use back into food.
Produces organic food locally while teaching neighbors about sustainable living.