I’m always on the lookout for promising forms of renewable energy. This breakthrough looks encouraging.
Introduction
Earthbag Roundhouse in Chile
Another earthbag roundhouse, this one in Chile. Reader submission: “This was made in Llaillay, Chile about 3 years ago. This was our super adobe construction in región of aconcagua. (V region in Chile)” Laura Facebook
Straw Bale Off the Grid in Kansas
Something like this seems like an ideal lifestyle.
Earth Building Methods
Houseboat Living
I dreamed of living in a houseboat on Lake Powell, AZ at one point and thought I’d throw this out as an interesting housing option even though Lake Powell probably isn’t the most practical place to live because of its remote, desert location. Check out the links below for other alternatives. You may be able to buy a used houseboat at a good price due to the recession. You could rent a houseboat first to see if you like the lifestyle. Lots more houseboat videos at YouTube.
Lutzs’ Floating Cabin
“Who here hasn’t thought about the pleasures of going off the grid — the concept of removing oneself from the trappings of modern society, Thoreau-like, in favor of something a little simpler?