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A Straw Bale Roundhouse in Northern California

Natural Building Blog Posted on February 24, 2022 by Kelly HartFebruary 24, 2022

This straw bale roundhouse in Benbow, Northern California, provides a comfortable living temperature that adjusts to the summer and winter months. It has a central post and large beams on the ceiling. There is a large kitchen, living and dining … Continue reading →

Posted in Arches, Building Styles, Ceilings, Climate, Community, Design, Ecological Living, Insulation, Roofs, Straw Bale | Leave a reply

Online Learning with the Earth Building Academy

Natural Building Blog Posted on February 8, 2022 by Kelly HartFebruary 8, 2022

The Earth Building Academy is offering a new three month round of online courses starting February 20th. This includes: 30+ hours of pre-recorded lectures and hands-on demonstrations, which you can implement directly on your own projects; weekly 60-90 minute live … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Ecological Living, Education, Floors, Foundations, General, Insulation, Plasters, Roofs, Structural aspects, Testing | Leave a reply

Extremely Efficient Home in Alaska

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 30, 2022 by Kelly HartJanuary 30, 2022

A 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom house designed and built by Dr. Tom Marsik and Kristin Donaldson of University of Alaska in Dillingham, Alaska earned World Record Academy‘s “2021 Green House of the Year” honor, after setting the world record for … Continue reading →

Posted in Appropriate Technology, Building Styles, Climate, Design, Ecological Living, Education, Insulation, Mechanical | Leave a reply

Free Materials Encyclopedia for Sustainable Building

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 10, 2022 by Kelly HartJanuary 10, 2022

Chris Magwood’s classic book, Making Better Buildings, is now available for free online!  This is a comparative guide to sustainable construction for homeowners and contractors. It is also a masterpiece of research and experience folded into an encyclopedic reference book … Continue reading →

Posted in Appropriate Technology, Climate, Codes, Design, Earthbag Building, Ecological Living, Economics, Education, Foundations, General, History, Insulation, Introduction, Renewable Energy, Roofs, Testing | Leave a reply

Pros and Cons of Straw Bale Building

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 4, 2022 by Kelly HartJanuary 4, 2022

Overall, straw is a sustainable material that has plenty of redeemable features when it comes to construction, though it may not be suited for everyone or every situation. Take time to look at the risks and rewards (and limitations) while … Continue reading →

Posted in Codes, Economics, Education, Insulation, Plasters, Straw Bale | 2 Replies

Earthships in Canada

Natural Building Blog Posted on December 14, 2021 by Kelly HartDecember 14, 2021

Craig and Connie Cook to sailed into early retirement aboard an Earthship. “We would still be working,” Craig said. “We left at 55 because we have no bills.” A lack of utility bills for their home, coupled with a lack … Continue reading →

Posted in Appropriate Technology, Building Styles, Climate, Design, Ecological Living, Economics, Floors, Gardening, Homesteading, Insulation, Renewable Energy | 2 Replies

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