ACORN LAND LABS

― Outdoor Laboratory

↑ Acorn Land Labs ― Courtesy of Live Oak

Live Oak an educational experiment specialising in sustainable living and self-sufficiency, exploring circular systems and the concrete costs and complexities associated with off-grid living.

The physical focal point of the operation, Acorn Land Labs, promotes self-reliance and sustainability by implementing local food solutions and managing waste sustainably, aiming to boost individual and communal autonomy and health through circular systems.

GROWING CYCLE

Atlanta, Georgia, is in the humid subtropical climate zone, characterised by hot and humid summers, mild winters, and ample rainfall throughout the year. A unique feature of the growing cycle in Atlanta is a longer growing season, allowing for cultivating various crops and plants.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Anaerobic digesters, worm towers, compost rollers, biopods, solar panels, and rainwater collectors are instrumental technologies that utilise natural production systems. The system is designed around the symbiosis of processes to minimise reliance on external resources and foster resilient and self-sustaining food and energy production.