23 January 2009 “The new Vastu home is ready. The interior walls have been covered with clay, which naturally regulates humidity. From the outside, the buildings look like conventional homes. Sandbag filled Vastu houses can be finished with wood, marble, and other beautiful materials. The walls are coming up! The builders proudly stand near the … Read more
“The Blue Economy 10 Years, 100 Innovations, 100 Million Jobs The Blue Economy began as a project to find 100 of the best nature-inspired technologies that could affect the economies of the world, while sustainably providing basic human needs – potable water, food, jobs, and habitable shelter. Starting with 2,231 peer review articles Dr. Pauli … Read more
Note: CEBs can be used for many things — interior walls, planters, privacy walls, etc. Search our blog for more info on compressed earth blocks: Star Top CEB Presses
“Last week was full of great events and hard work. The second phase has begun construction of the bedroom and begin to delineate which are the parts of the building: rooms, bathrooms, showers. As regards the Dome, we are building the mezzanine floor, the rooms and we have hired three beautiful ladies to make the … Read more
“Sandbag construction To continue the theme of ingenious construction techniques for bioconstructors [natural builders], sacks of earth are a versatile and modern adaptation of a traditional way of building. Building with earth has unique and beautiful qualities, as it is easy to heat and keep cool and has great soundproofing and a stable and healthy … Read more
It is always wise to plan for emergencies. You never know when you might get hit by a blizzard or other disaster. There are situations where having an extra way to cook and stay warm could be a lifesaver. For instance, people often get stranded in winter. No doubt the survivors wish they had one … Read more