Many people dream of going off grid, living close to nature, building a sustainable home, growing their own food, and taking charge of their time and money. So what stops the majority of them from
Many people dream of going off grid, living close to nature, building a sustainable home, growing their own food, and taking charge of their time and money. So what stops the majority of them from
A quick-start guide for natural homebuilders to navigate code approval. Contains helpful tips for dealing with code officials and finding resources.
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Clay houses in quake country? Cob building gains Bay Area following
There are advantages to building with cob, including its eco-friendly nature, low cost, and versatility. Here are a few more pros and cons.
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Is cob building legal? Since the Cob Construction Appendix was published, building a cob house to code in America is legal when following these guidelines.
Earthships : Beyond Sustainability by Traceitlab . An introduction to passive sustainable type of housing that may be the right option for you: Earthships.
This Earthship home is an incredibly gorgeous, off grid eco-retreat. It's nestled into a hillside in beautiful Waikato, New Zealand.
Understanding the stuff the house sits on may prevent cost overruns, callbacks and neighborhood gossip
Here are two must-have winter workshop tools that make winter projects a breeze: The Reconnx Nail Kicker NR-101 and the Oneida Dust Deputy. If you want to use reclaimed lumber for a project, but it’s full of nails, the Reconnx Nail Kicker will save you loads of time. The Oneida Dust Deputy hooks up to your shop vac and stores the dust, preventing clogs. Originally published as "Winter Workshop Wonders" December 2007/January 2008 MOTHER EARTH NEWS.
A quick-start guide for natural homebuilders to navigate code approval. Contains helpful tips for dealing with code officials and finding resources.
Earthship is a concept of over 40 years and yet the first one ever built in Europe was in 2000. The idea is a trademark of Michael Reynolds — a US architect. In the 70s, Reynolds envisioned a home…
This is a directory of Natural building books on wall systems like Cob, wattle and Daub and rammed earth by Natural builders from around the globe.
Based in a remote village in Quebec, Canada, Marie and Francis live off grid in this beautifully renovated earthship. They grow their own food, collect rainwater, utilize solar energy, and live mortgage-free. Their sustainable lifestyle
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Cob houses are an amazing way to build a house. In this simple guide I break down everything you need to know about building a beautiful cob home.
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This Earthship home is an incredibly gorgeous, off grid eco-retreat. It's nestled into a hillside in beautiful Waikato, New Zealand.
