“Here is a video which may be interesting for you: Namely the installation of a corrugated metal roof on one of our domes, “Cacao Dome”. This dome (not to be mistaken with the other you have documented – the EcoRancho and/or Majestic Dome, both in La Chorrera) suffered a lot in the rainy season to the point that we could not use as living quarters during the rainy season.
Month: April 2013
Fountain Cooling System
Water features are very relaxing and very effective at cooling the environment. They also look great and the plants will help filter and oxygenate the air. I was looking at a local fountain (photo above) and realized it would be easy to add some vent holes to help cool a home.
What If We Change Magazine: Green Gold
Thoughts on Vocational Training Centers for Ecological Restoration
John D. Liu permaculturist: “I’m often asked “What can I do to help?” to restore the Earth. Over the years I’ve struggled with the answer.
Off The Grid in Kansas in a Straw Bale House III
“The dream continues – an updated video of building a straw bale house and living life off the grid – somewhere in Kansas.”
Wegain Zone: Kathmandu Earthbag Workshop
Wegain zone is vegan and no smoking non profit zone with five different organisations in the zone in houses built with earth friendly style. We have two rooms built out of mudbricks, three out of bottle and mud, one out of earthbag and now we want to build a dome out of earthbags. The main focus of this zone is to show documentaries. We have an indoor and outdoor theatre and common space for anyone who wants to share their knowledge and organise workshop for free.
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