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Modern Indian Rammed Earth Home

Natural Building Blog Posted on June 20, 2022 by Kelly HartJune 20, 2022

This 3,000-square-foot home in Vadodara, India, with three bedrooms and a pool, was built for a couple with two sons. They wanted an eco-friendly, well-ventilated home with plenty of natural light and an aesthetic blending with nature. “The layout is … Continue reading →

Posted in Appropriate Technology, Building Styles, Climate, Design, Ecological Living, Insulation, Renewable Energy, Roofs | 4 Replies

Container Apartments in Arizona

Natural Building Blog Posted on May 30, 2022 by Kelly HartMay 30, 2022

The trend of taking shipping containers and recycling them into architectural elements for homes hit Phoenix in the fall of 2015, when Containers on Grand opened. It already had a waiting list upon completion. Brian Stark, founder of Local Studio and one … Continue reading →

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Ecological Housing in Uganda

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 24, 2022 by Kelly HartJanuary 24, 2022

Uganda has a deficit of 2.1 million housing units, growing at a rate of 200,000 units a year; by 2030, the deficit is expected to reach three million units. The goal of the Kampala house project is to provide dwellings … Continue reading →

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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

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

The Passive Solar Potential of Skylights

Natural Building Blog Posted on December 12, 2021 by Kelly HartDecember 12, 2021

Research shows that, even in cloudy areas, a large chunk of our heating needs could be met with a few well-positioned (and well-managed) skylights. “I’ve been interested in passive solar heating for quite a number of years, but we live … Continue reading →

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