Andre is the founder and Director of Ecocentro IPEC. International reference on sustainable living in Central Brazil. Designer and builder of sustainable lifestyles, social technologies and natural homes. Andre received his Diploma of Permacultlure Design, Teaching and Site Management from the hands of Bill Mollison, his mentor and teacher.

Since 2006 André is the Director of the Environmental Program and Sustainability of Boom Festival in Portugal. A gathering of 30000 free minds to celebrate art, music and harmony of all tribes.