Thunder Valley Climate Change Resilient Housing

Thunder Valley CDC is building a regenerative community on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in Porcupine, South Dakota. This community development includes 21 climate change resilient homes designed by Pyatt Studio through a community-led process that resulted in the "Thunder Valley Tiospaye Zero Energy Model Home," and the "Thunder Valley Tiospaye Model Pocket Neighborhood Site Plan." The overall goal of the Thunder Valley Regenerative Community is to create a sustainable and interconnected community that provides better housing, places for businesses to thrive, and a supportive environment for youth, elderly and families. The community is envisioned as a living laboratory to build job skills, knowledge, and capacity for residents on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation to own homes and businesses.