opensourceecology.org

http://opensourceecology.org/join.php

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Open Source Ecology (OSE) is a nonprofit organization and network focused on open-source industrial design and distributed manufacturing to enable a reality-based, open economy. Its stated mission is to develop and publish open blueprints for a set of toolkits—the Global Village Construction Set (GVCS)—that could allow individuals and communities to build and maintain a self-sufficient, modern civilization using locally manufacturable machines. The organization operates from its Factor e Farm in rural Missouri and collaborates with groups worldwide. OSE aims to foster open collaboration, transparency, and affordable production through openly shared designs and education. The official website is opensourceecology.org, which includes information about joining, contributing, and accessing GVCS blueprints. (opensourceecology.org)

Key facts

• Founder and leadership: Marcin Jakubowski founded Open Source Ecology in 2003 and has been a prominent figure in guiding its open-design and education initiatives. (opensourceecology.org)
• Global Village Construction Set (GVCS): A core project comprising open-source designs for roughly 50 industrial machines intended to enable local production of essential goods and infrastructure. The GVCS is described as a modular toolkit that can be built and deployed in diverse settings. (opensourceecology.org)
• Legal status: OSE is incorporated as a nonprofit in Missouri and attained 501(c)(3) status in 2013. The organization maintains corporate information and governance documents on its site. (opensourceecology.org)
• Reach and activities: OSE has developed affiliated efforts (including European branches and collaborative housing initiatives like the Open Building Institute) and engages in education, research, and open manufacturing demonstrations. (opensourceecology.org)

Notes on the join page

• The organization’s site includes a page intended for public participation and joining the community, consistent with its open-design and collaborative ethos. For governance, participation, and project involvement, see the organization’s site sections related to joining and corporate information. (opensourceecology.org)

Selected references

• Open Source Ecology overview and current activities: opensourceecology.org (home page and project descriptions). (opensourceecology.org)
• Corporate and nonprofit status, governance, and legal documents: opensourceecology.org (corporate-info) and related organizational materials. (opensourceecology.org)
• External profiles and context: Wikipedia entry and press/feature coverage contextualizing OSE and its founder. (en.wikipedia.org)