Cait Sweeney

Team Culturing Information
Last Update: 18. January 2012

WHO are you?

 * Name - Cait Sweeney
 * Location (city, country) - Oxford. UK
 * Contact Information (email, skype, phone) - caitsweeney (at) hotmail (dot) co (dot) uk
 * Picture -
 * Introductory Video -
 * Resume/CV - will post this later

WHY are you motivated to support/develop this work?
Absolutely, we need a new way forwards, a different way of doing things, to redress the balance.
 * Do you endorse open source culture?

Your vision and practice are an inspiration! To begin with I am particuarly interested in building the 'liberator' CEB press, initially for a small studio build in my garden, but then to share with the wider community, documenting the process as it develops through design drawings, photo, film, blog.
 * Why are you interested in collaborating with us?

Other aspects of the GVCS that interest me are the tools for building, farming and particuarly the mega core drill for water wells.

In a multitude of ways....With an open source ecology, we can build a sustainable community globally, to give people the tools and ability to build their communities, grow food and live well.
 * How do you think that the GVCS can address pressing world issues?

To give the world something we can all share and have access to, not only in possession of a wealthy few.

I need to spend some more time familiarising myself with the various aspects of GVCS and navigating Wiki. Living in UK so will collaborating by internet, would be very interested in a dedicated visit, but bit strapped for cash right now.
 * What should happen so that you become more involved with the project?


 * What is missing in the project?


 * What are your suggestions for improvement of the project?

WHAT are your skills?
Artist, Designer BA in Interior Architecture: Design and Practice knowledge of Adobe Premier, photoshop, Indesign, Microstation some film work Visual and written communication skills Public speaking Some construction skills
 * List all of your skills in these areas: Communications - Organizational - Computer Support - Finances - Design - Natural Building - Electronics - Automation - Metallurgy - Engineering - Fabrication - Agriculture - Energy - Architecture - Video/Graphics/Art - PR/Marketing - Education - Construction - Industry - CNC - Chemistry - Product Design - Other


 * How have you already contributed to the project?

HOW can you help?
Art or Design work, would like to build the CEB press and feed back to you.
 * How are you interested in contributing to the work of GVCS development?

Couldn't commit to regular hours as a freelancer, but am keen to do what I can when I can.
 * Can you volunteer to work with us, and if so, how many hours per week?

Certainly would rule it out, but happy to volunteer to begin with.
 * Are you interested in working with us for pay? If so, what services can you offer, and what is your hourly or per-project rate?

Yes, but would be quite pricey for me to get there from UK so one day maybe.
 * ''Are you interested in a Dedicated Project Visit?

possibly at a later stage
 * Are you interested in purchasing equipment from us to help bootstrap development?


 * Are you interested in bidding for consulting/design/prototyping work?

No spare funds at present
 * Are you a True Fan? If not, why not?

Hmmmm, maybe one day but have too many other projects on the go at the moment.
 * Would you like to see yourself working with us on a full-time basis?

As I assume that this community will be located in america, then this is not an option for me (besides the visa and such).
 * Are you interested in being part of the world's first, open source, resilient community? The GVCS is the preparatory step for the OSE Village Experiment – a 2 year, immersion experiment (2013-2014) for testing whether a real, thriving, modern-day prototype community of 200 people can be built on 200 acres using local resources and open access to information? We are looking for approximately 200 people to fill a diverse array of roles, according to the Social Contract that is being developed. This may be the boldest social experiment on earth - a pioneering community whose goal is to extend the index of possibilities regarding harmonious existence of humans, ecology, and technology.