“Living Lightly on the Earth”Built in 1976 by Solsearch Architects and the New Alchemy Institute as an early exploration in weaving together the sun, wind, biology, and architecture for the benefit of humanity, the Ark bioshelter integrated ecological design features to provide a self reliant life for a family. Like the design itself, the Arks opening day brought counterculture together with official culture: Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Premier Alex Campbell, New Alchemists