CIVF2012 10: John Todd, Living Machines

John Todd is a pioneer in ecological design. He is an Emeritus Research Professor at the University of Vermont, and a Fellow at the Gund Institute for Ecological Economics. He is founder and chief scientist for JTED. John is well known for his design of closed loop, self-sustaining systems of waste water filtration based on real world ecological models. John won the Buckminster Fuller Challenge for his proposal to transform one and a half million acres of strip-mined lands in Appalachia into a harmonious self-sustaining community. Todd's goals in the workshop will revolve around the broad field of ecological design for sustainable living.

[@williamozier918]

When I worked at the Arcosanti project I took a class with Ocean Arks Intl. So when I worked for the Ecosa Institute Dr.Todd himself came out and taught a one day LM design workshop, so I learned from him specifically! It was quite the honor.

[@felixkeenan5176]

I’m going to promote the biological sewerage filters to the water company. Very cool designs:)

[@one350z]

Excellent! Thank you. Sharing...

[@ehites]

Both the man and the machines are brilliant. Imitating natural processes that do no harm, only good. Water that comes out of these can be cleaner than any tap water in the US. Why we have not applied this tech everywhere is confounding. Old habits die hard. The world loses...

[@quantumtechcrypto7080]

Are illnesses profitable? That’s the answer. Profit before people

[@WeavingSpidersComeNotHere]

Is this thee john todd?

[@taylormadewaterscapes878]

This man is bad to the bone. He knows water to the T!

[@Big_Loaf_]

the first time i'm first for anything, already bored.