SCOD Definition
The S.C.O.D. movement is commonly known as "The Sustainable Cooperative for Organic Development", but the acronym is also known as "The Sustainable Community for Organic Dwelling"; as in the original SCAD Thesis based on the Pipedream Pub and specific architectural design work.
The Pipedream Pub was established by the Tontine Triad at RWU. "The Pub", as it is affectionately known, stands for the social commonality of humans, and a philosophical temple for the Tontine Triad (aka Drogo, Cordite, and SimaKe). A Triumvirate of ideological knowledge formed the basis of the Pub (aka Empedocles, Nietzsche, and Laotzu). Two abstracted characters from seemingly opposing theories, brought together by a third, provided a client framework for the Pub and inspiration for continued design work.
"The Sustainable Community for Organic Dwelling" This refers to the SCAD Architectural Thesis Published in 2000. The Thesis actually designed for a specific community based on individual clients. A real site was chosen and investigated for the actual possibility of acquisition. The project was graded "A" by professors at SCAD, and used to award a Masters Degree in Architecture. This was the beginnings of the continuing and ongoing project SCOD, where the words Community and Dwelling are replaced with Cooperative and Development. "The Sustainable Cooperative for Organic Development" From the Thesis project, SCOD evolved into a broader search for a viable real-world site, and perpetual attempt to catalog, document, and communicate with other existing alternative communities all over the World. SCOD seeks to include all those "that want to be included" in its mission statements, and to add their own. SCOD is seen by many as an alternative to mainstream modes of thought, because it is by its very definition a plethora of independent minds and ideas.
* 1994 The Pipedream Pub was formed * 2000 The SCOD Thesis was published * 2002 SCOD.org Website for "SCOD Fallout" Film published * 2005 SCOD Theory taught at Shepherd College's "Environmental Architecture" Class * 2007 SCOD Greenhood Video Channel began leading to over 1,000 subscribers * 2008 SCOD.com Website published to link multiple pages * 2009 SCOD Public Blog began publishing articles
The word "SCOD" is a symbol for all or any of the various aspects it represents, and can be used as an expression describing eclectic alternative and environmental thought or design. SCOD also refers to The Pipedream Pub and RWU Tontine Triad. Many different forms of media are inspired by SCOD, just as SCOD is inspired by many forms of media. The SCOD media concept is attempted self-Sustainability by integrated community networks.
SCOD itself exists as a collective multiple amalgam of various ideas, but is never restricted to one particular mixture. Even a vision of Utopia or Paradise is different for everyone, yet SCOD does not claim permanent perfection. Many believe that our human existence only allows glimpses of archetypal enlightenment, regardless; SCOD strives for Organic Sustainability for humans.
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SCAD
SCOD Blog
SCOD Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/SCODgreenhood
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