User:Venko

WHO are you?
Born in Zagreb, 1973. Graduated Architectural Engineering, 2000. Chartered Architect since 2005.
 * Name - Venko Ćurlin
 * Location (city, country) - Zagreb, Croatia
 * Contact Information (email, skype, phone) - Gmail and Skype: venko.curlin
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WHY are you motivated to support/develop this work?
Yes.
 * Do you endorse open source culture?

I see a chance to work on something that I can believe into, can contribute to and that can really make a difference.
 * Why are you interested in collaborating with us?

I see it as possible part of solution to many issues, but the most important contribution of the GVCS is the de-centralization of technological knowledge base.
 * How do you think that the GVCS can address pressing world issues?

Nothing
 * What should happen so that you become more involved with the project?

Local members from Africa, Australia, China, India, Middle East, Russia...
 * What is missing in the project?

Intensified development of Organizational Template for local branches of the OSE. Development of Strategy of Compliance with international standards for the GVCS.
 * What are your suggestions for improvement of the project?

WHAT are your 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
 * Organizational - development of Integrated Management System and supporting QA/QC and HSE documentation for medium size (250 employees) construction company
 * Design - proficient use of various graphical design and applications
 * Architecture - broad experience in developing small and large projects (chartered architect)
 * Construction - construction oversight
 * Product Design - proficient use of CAD software and personal experimentation with designs from recycled paper and plastics

Yes. I have translated several OSE pages into Croatian. I'm also preaching to my friends and relatives about the OSE and the GVCS.
 * How have you already contributed to the project?

HOW can you help?
Yes.
 * How are you interested in contributing to the work of GVCS development?

Yes. It will vary.
 * Can you volunteer to work with us, and if so, how many hours per week?

No.
 * 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.
 * ''Are you interested in a Dedicated Project Visit?

No, you are doing fine. I'm interested into building it my self with little help of my friends.
 * Are you interested in purchasing equipment from us to help bootstrap development?

No.
 * Are you interested in bidding for consulting/design/prototyping work?

No. My current financial situation does not allow me to, but I am currently dedicating much of my personal energy to OSE.
 * Are you a True Fan? If not, why not?

Yes.
 * Would you like to see yourself working with us on a full-time basis?

No. I'm not leaving my daughter and wife and I'm certainly not going to make them part of experiment that far from home.
 * 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.