Open Space - Green Building in Ithaca, New York

[Chris Weaver]

Todd,

Congratulations!
Thanks for including us & for that taste of tangerine.

Chris

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>From: Todd Saddler <Laurietodd at aol.com>
>To: OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU
>Subject: [OSLIST] Open Space - Green Building in Ithaca, New York
>Date: Sat, Mar 10, 2001, 8:51 PM
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> The Open Space went swimmingly, I thought.  We had 30 people; builders,
> architects, home owners and people who intend to build sustainable homes.
>
> Laurie explained the procedure, and the basic ideas behind it, and there were
> a few questions and clarifications.  As soon as she gave the word, half the
> attendees leaped to the center and started posting topics.
>
> Other than Laurie and I, no one had been part of an Open Space meeting
> before, but everyone embraced the process, and we were all pleased with the
> results.  The attendees relished the opportunity to participate in creating
> the agenda, negotiating breakout sessions, and helping each other clarify
> their topics.  The break out sessions I was a part were rich and informative,
> and I think the other sessions were as well.
>
> Everyone decided to enjoy an extended coffee break (with Kafe Antwamiz)
> between the two break out periods.  I think that people enjoyed the fact
> that, if they were involved in a conversation which was important to them,
> there was no need to rush off somewhere else.
>
> All in all, things seemed to work well, if not precisely according to plan.
> Two things which did not work, due to the short time, were the use of laptops
> and the graffiti pages.  We provided them, but hardly anyone used them.  No
> harm done, though I think both would have been used in a longer meeting.
> Also, one person mentioned that it would have been nice to have a get
> aquainted time at the start, and I felt that to be true.
>
> Just the fact that we had the opportunity to meet each other and share e-mail
> addresses will be a valuable outcome.  There are plans to create a
> sustainable building list serve, beginning with the attendees.  There also
> seems to be a lot of interest in a green building expo, a big Open Space,
> possibly a website and a nascent organization.  Several people expressed
> interest in using Open Space Technology in the near future as well.
>
> During the closing circle, most people used the word "energized", or a simile
> thereof.
>
> Just as Laurie and I walked out the front door of the Common House,
> looking down the path, across the lights of Ithaca,
> a full orange moon was rising between the rows of Ecovillage houses;
> a Stonehenge moment.
> We stopped and watched it clear the horizon
> Like a ripe tangerine, somewhat flattened,
> And cheered.
>
> Thank you John Engle, Chris Weaver, Laurel Doersam, Chris Corrigan, and Jeff
> Aitken, for your useful advice.  We were able to apply most of it.
>
> Todd Saddler
>
> PS - If anyone would like a copy of the report, let me know.
>
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