The Skylight Room is aptly named with its huge circular skylight. The room measures 480 square feet (20.5 X 24.3 sq. feet). It will comfortably fit about 15 people, depending on the activity. The east wall is mirrored, and the west wall sports large windows facing an enclosed patio. A small stereo system is provided.

The Big Room is 1260 sq. feet and has a limit of about 62 people with chairs, 40 max with yoga mats, and 30 max with Feldenkrais mats (28 X 45 Sq. feet with a wood stove/plants on the west side that take up 10.5 sq feet and 28 sq. feet used by the DJ station in the SE corner and a cabinet of 7 sq. feet in the SW corner). It has a beautiful sprung wood solar heated oak floor, and sports beautiful curtains and track lighting. Backjack and folding chairs as well as folding tables are available. 4 large and 9 medium-large cozy carpets can be used for seating as well. A stereo system for general use is provided, and another more sophisticated system with a mixer that can handle microphones is available, with some training. We also have a digital projector that is available for and extra $20 rental.

The Lotus Room, formerly the old downstairs office, is smaller than the Skylight Room (Approx. 147 sq. feet) and is now a beautiful, open space, with lots of windows, shades and a curtain separating the room from the Stairway. It has new track lights, a painting of Buddha on the West wall, and a Ganesh from India on the East wall. This room can fit up to 10 people comfortably and is especially suitable for quiet, meditative groups and gatherings. This is where Varadaan teaches Ayurveda classes.

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Manifesto for 'PostPost Modern' Architecture

Video Tour of the Building with Varadaan

Note this is a technical tour of the sustainability and health friendly features of the building, and as well, an introduction to what Varadaan terms "PostPost Modern" Architecture.

PART ONE - Introduction & Architecture
PART TWO - External Overview, Solar Features
PART THREE - Lotus Room & Remodel Technology
PART FOUR - Mechanical Room, Mechanical Systems
PART FIVE - Skylight Rm & Electro-Magnetic Radiation
PART SIX - Hallway & Sacred Geometry
PART SEVEN - Big Room & Radiant Floor Heating
PART EIGHT - Offices & Intro to PostPost Modernism
PART NINE - Roof & Thermal Panels
PART TEN - Conclusions & Credits
BONUS SEGMENT - Interview with Jonathan (Bldg Mgr until 2014)

 

Note there are also various videos on youtube documenting the actual construction process 2005-2007, usually shot by Jonathan and feature Peter MacGill and crew. Titles include "Solstice Center Renovation".