In the village of Vlahi, the old school was for many years left unused and in a state of neglect. We are now restoring it using traditonal building methods. Interior walls of clay brick have been built on the old stone foundations and the roof repaired. A large part of the job was done by volunteers, young people from different countries during the volunteer work camps or working weekends.

Particular attention has been given to using ecological building materials and techniques. Walls of clay bricks, handmade in molds with clay dug from the surrounding area, internal partitions and knitted sealing clay, covered with white gypsum plaster. Solar panels on the roof cover some of the centres energy needs.

The garden is an integral part of the school. It includes free grass spaces, an orchard and a herb spiral. Further improvements include flower beds and possibly bee hives. An irrigation system uses harvested rainwater harvesting via drip irrigation to keep the garden green.

Much has been done, but further improvements are planned such as finishing and furnishing the school.