Dan Whittington and Merve Yesilkr had been living semi off-grid together for the last five years. A combination of losing their jobs due to the pandemic mandates, the cost of living and a “what am I doing with my life” … Continue reading →
When Pete Holmberg wanted a log house on some property in Minnesota he found a company that could build such a house with logs sourced from an old-growth forest of red pines planted in 1831, more than 120 years before … Continue reading →
James Reid and Rosa Bevan hope to inspire other budding farmers after living off their own land for the last ten years. Tap O’ Noth farm in Scotland produces ecologically grown fruit and vegetables on their eight-acre site, as well … Continue reading →
Here is a collection of some of the oldest buildings in the United States. It is interesting to notice that virtually all of them could be considered “natural buildings” made from local natural materials. This speaks to the longevity of … Continue reading →
I am pleased to announce that our blog is back online after being suspended for the last week. It took that long for the blog to be moved to its new server, where is should reside indefinitely. Thank you for … Continue reading →
In 2020, George Dunnett bought his first home, an abandoned stone building which was filled with old car parts and tools. Over the next year he had the building renovated into a nice tiny cottage which he now lives in … Continue reading →