Rachel Munoz

Thank you so much! I'm liking those ideas and appreciate the link. Have to play nice in the city.

Thank you all so much! Yes, I'm sure some details would be helpful haha.

I'm in Colorado...that high desert climate. We've already got snow! Yes, I am concerned about building codes and permits. I dream of using a fireplace or two if it's permissible in the city (just outside the downtown Denver area). So I'm looking at heating for at least 5-7 months (it's been known to snow in April and May) and will of course need to heat water. It does get below freezing here at night. I'm sure it's been under 20 during the days some days but up until now I've just been dealing with it. It's amazing what one tunes into when exploring these options! I'm still figuring out daily traffic and building occupation. ideally, someone in the building all day. But I'm sure there will be plenty of times when that's not the case. I have no problem keeping the building cold when empty if it's safer. Two stories, possibly a basement. Can you tell I'm still planning?

I love the idea of stoves!

Hello everyone!

I'm very new to Permaculture and am really excited about all these resources. I want to build what I call a Tea House but is essentially an herbal clinic. I'd really like to utilize whatever sustainable options I can in terms of energy. I know most of these questions and discussions are about homes, which is something I definitely want to do for myself. But I'm also a big believer in having a sustainable business as part of the overall Permaculture vision.

Ideally, I will be building my own space. But if I need to purchase a space and make modifications that's fine.

My main question is this: would something like Rocket Mass be doable for  "commercial" (what would a clinic register as) or would solar be better? Would it depend on how large the space is and not just needs (lighting and heat)? I am considering turning a home into a business which means I could install these. But it seems better to build my own space with sustainability in mind. I am thinking of rain barrels for garden spaces (as I'd like to grow my own medicinal supply). I'm assuming I'd have to check city stuff if I wanted to install purifiers for my drinking, serving and ritual bath water.

Any tips, thoughts or resources would be greatly appreciated!