About 40 years ago, William bought 1.25 acres for $6000 on the Big Island of Hawaii and began growing his own food and building his own shelters. He was inspired to leave his native Wisconsin for a place where it would be easier to live off the land. Today he lives with only solar power … Read more
I was just notified that this blog has been chosen as one of the best sustainable architecture blogs or websites in 2025. This is of course an honor, but it is also an opportunity the check out all of the other websites that fit this description. You can do this at bloggers.feedspot.com
I was interviewed by Morgan Caraway of sustainablelifeschool.com awhile ago, and he has just released this video on www.youtube.com Our conversation is fairly lengthy and it reveals as much about Morgan as it does me. What he says about this on youtube is: This is an extended interview with Kelly Hart of: hartworks.com earthbagbuilding.com naturalbuildingblog.com … Read more
The paper waste panels described here transform industrial waste fibers from the paper industry into fully recyclable boards for interior use that would otherwise end up in a landfill. So these panels deliver high-performance interior wall cladding material with a minimized environmental impact. The panels are designed to be durable and versatile, with 3 different … Read more
Frost King “No Itch” Insulation is made from 100% recycled denim. This insulation can be used for insulation, cushioning and noise dampening. It’s nonirritating, so there’s no need for gloves, goggles or masks when installing—and it can be easily torn and ripped to fit in between joists and around pipes and ducts. It is made … Read more
Monks Hall, also known as the malt house, is nestled into Wye Valley village that straddles the Welsh English border. The property is thought to have been constructed as a home for monks from a nearby Abbey but for a large slice of its past it was a wealthy merchant’s home. During its time the … Read more