![EcoShell Clusters — DFTW trained native workers to build Monolithic EcoShell Domes. Constructed of concrete, reinforced with steel, EcoShells provide clean, low-energy use, fire-and disaster-resistant homes and public buildings. These dome-homes are arranged in clusters of 12.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bbac29e068473000e9d/medium/pict1873.jpg)
EcoShell Clusters — DFTW trained native workers to build Monolithic EcoShell Domes. Constructed of concrete, reinforced with steel, EcoShells provide clean, low-energy use, fire-and disaster-resistant homes and public buildings. These dome-homes are arranged in clusters of 12.
A Village Grows: Progress in New Ngelepen, Indonesia
Here is a pictorial review of the completed construction and the continuing work in New Ngelepen, a relocated model village in a ravaged Indonesian area. It suffered a tsunami in December 2004 and an earthquake followed by a landslide in May 2006. As a result, some 6000 died, countless thousands were injured and 5 million were left homeless.
In July 2006, following a request from WANGO, an international organization for global well-being, Domes For The World (DFTW) began directing the relocation and reconstruction of the original village of Ngelepen into its replacement: New Ngelepen.
Note: November 12, 2008
![Optional Lighting — The village has electricity, but the residents of each EcoShell have the option of either turning on and empowering their homes or not doing so.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bbbc29e068473000e9e/small/pict1874.jpg)
Optional Lighting — The village has electricity, but the residents of each EcoShell have the option of either turning on and empowering their homes or not doing so.
![MCKs — Six MCKs, EcoShells that include laundry, toilet and shower facilities, were constructed. Each was placed between two neighboring clusters of dome-homes.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bbbc29e068473000e9f/small/pict1876.jpg)
MCKs — Six MCKs, EcoShells that include laundry, toilet and shower facilities, were constructed. Each was placed between two neighboring clusters of dome-homes.
![Water — Potable water for drinking is stored and available to the villagers.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bbbc29e068473000ea0/small/pict1877.jpg)
Water — Potable water for drinking is stored and available to the villagers.
![Roads — In addition to homes, roads were built.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bbbc29e068473000ea1/small/pict1879.jpg)
Roads — In addition to homes, roads were built.
![Typical EcoShell Dome — Seventy-two of these homes have been completed and are now in use.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bbbc29e068473000ea2/small/pict1881.jpg)
Typical EcoShell Dome — Seventy-two of these homes have been completed and are now in use.
![Native Labor — DFTW taught 370 of the villagers the process of building concrete EcoShells.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bbbc29e068473000ea3/small/pict1884.jpg)
Native Labor — DFTW taught 370 of the villagers the process of building concrete EcoShells.
![Economical Construction — Using local labor and materials, EcoShells were built for less than 50% of the cost of conventional structures.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bbbc29e068473000ea4/small/pict1886.jpg)
Economical Construction — Using local labor and materials, EcoShells were built for less than 50% of the cost of conventional structures.
![Home Grown Food — Villagers plan, develop and maintain community gardens.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bbbc29e068473000ea5/small/pict1888.jpg)
Home Grown Food — Villagers plan, develop and maintain community gardens.
![A Better Life — For most of these youngsters, having a clean, safe home and play area is a first.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bbbc29e068473000ea6/small/pict1895.jpg)
A Better Life — For most of these youngsters, having a clean, safe home and play area is a first.
![By Hand — Most of the labor is done by hand.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bbbc29e068473000ea7/small/pict2186.jpg)
By Hand — Most of the labor is done by hand.
![Progress — A villager diligently works on yet another EcoShell dome.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bbbc29e068473000ea8/small/pict2196.jpg)
Progress — A villager diligently works on yet another EcoShell dome.
![Equipment — Easily available and easy-to-assemble are musts for the equipment used in this growing village.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bbbc29e068473000ea9/small/pict2198.jpg)
Equipment — Easily available and easy-to-assemble are musts for the equipment used in this growing village.
![Hard Work — Villagers are determined to plant trees for shade and dust control in all the public areas.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bbbc29e068473000eaa/small/pict2199.jpg)
Hard Work — Villagers are determined to plant trees for shade and dust control in all the public areas.
![Trees — More than 150 trees have been planted and the villagers plan to do more.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bbbc29e068473000eab/small/pict2201.jpg)
Trees — More than 150 trees have been planted and the villagers plan to do more.