Email to Strawmark Homes:
Hello. Did your strawbale homes survive the recent earthquakes in New Zealand okay? We’ve profiled your homes in two past articles on our Natural Building Blog. Thanks, Owen
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Spiral Chamber Composting Toilet
“I did a thatched roof on a composting toilet…the Spiral Chamber, a wattle and daub spiral. It is pretty sweet.
Reddit: Earthbag Builders Resource Center
“Earthbag Building: Earthbag construction is an inexpensive method to create structures which are both strong and can be quickly built. It is a natural building technique that evolved from historic military bunker construction techniques and temporary flood-control dike building methods.
Trout Run Hatchery Timber Frame Raising
“Wild Rose Timberworks partners raise the timber frame at the Decorah Fish Hatchery on Trout Run Road. This took place the first week of November, 2011. The Friends of the Fish Hatchery raised the money through private donations and some grants to fund the construction of this public building on the grounds of the Iowa DNR’s Trout Run Hatchery in Decorah, Iowa. The shelter will be used as an interpretive center and also houses new rest rooms for visitors. Located immediately adjacent to this hatchery is the world famous Decorah Eagle’s Nest.”
Map: Where You Don’t Want to Be When It Hits the Fan
Due to the current sabre rattling between the U.S., Russia and China, now might be a good time to consider survival scenarios. The following article explains why large cities are the most dangerous places to be if the country devolves into chaos.
Arkaim — Ancient Mysterious Historical Site in Russia
There are hundreds or even thousands of ancient historical sites of interest. Arkaim caught my eye because of the interesting shape and history. The defensible design is perfect for rural sustainable communities that foresee difficult times ahead.