A Modern Twist on a Monastary

When you think of monastaries, probably the first thing that comes to mind is monks toiling away by candlelight on ancient manuscripts, beautifully illuminating pages of scriptures. Christ in the Desert is very much a modern version of this idea.
First, they are concerned with ecology and the preservation of natural resources. They did operate with no power until recently when donated photoelectric cells were installed and they are now running on solar power. In everything they do and through the architecture itself and the use of renewable energy, they are commited to protecting the environment.
Secondly, instead of illuminating ancient manuscripts, they are designing modern websites. This is how they are self sustaining. They even designed the website for the Vatican. Check out their website at www.christdesert.org .