⁃ This weekend ONLY can you find a local host and meet other homesteaders near you. ⁃ This weekend ONLY can you watch the best of the best homestead films of 2023 (for free). Sign up for the Film Fest and find a local party this weekend! (Once you sign up you’ll see a map … Read more
Researchers from Newcastle University have crafted a new bio-based material called “mycocrete”. Using mycelium combined with additional natural materials, the team can grow a tightly wound substrate stronger than previous mycelium materials. The knitted design can create 3D shapes without seams or waste. “Our ambition is to transform the look, feel, and well-being of architectural … Read more
Amid the challenging times brought about by the Covid pandemic, Basanta Shrestha and his wife undertook a unique journey to build their dream house. “Building our house during the pandemic was a transformative experience. Our decision to use rammed earth and repurposed materials was a conscious effort to harmonize with nature and reduce our impact … Read more
Former rocket scientist and mud-home builder Kristina Turiya shared a video on Tik Tok of one of her many projects. She made a shower out of mud, sand, straw, bamboo, and lime. It’s completely waterproof without any use of plastic, sealant, or cement because of the Tadelakt technique (a lime plaster technique from ancient Morocco … Read more
You often hear that fossil fuels are phasing out, and solar and wind power can’t produce enough electricity to meet the demand in coming decades, so some advocate the use of nuclear energy to fill the gap. But that’s not the thinking of Amory Lovins, the 76-year-old co-founder of the Rocky Mountain Institute in western … Read more
There are several benefits to deconstruction versus mechanical demolition: environmental benefits, historical preservation and job creation are the big three. Shawn Wood, a construction waste specialist for the city of Portland, Oregon shares how its deconstruction ordinance came about. Wood said around 2013-2014 the country was coming out of a recession, and the city saw … Read more