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Scottish Couple Celebrate Ten Years of Farming

Natural Building Blog Posted on May 12, 2022 by Kelly HartMay 12, 2022

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 →

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Some of the Oldest Buildings in the U.S.

Natural Building Blog Posted on April 28, 2022 by Kelly HartApril 28, 2022

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 →

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Natural Building Blog is Back Online!

Natural Building Blog Posted on April 27, 2022 by Kelly HartApril 27, 2022

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 →

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Converting an Old Stone Building into a Tiny Home

Natural Building Blog Posted on April 10, 2022 by Kelly HartApril 10, 2022

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 →

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The Three Rs of Architectural Conservation

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 28, 2022 by Kelly HartJanuary 28, 2022

Adaptive reuse fits the sustainability mantra of the “three Rs,” (reduce, reuse, recycle) but all too often we overlook the green side of architectural conservation. Whether it’s a Gothic Revival church, a modernist Centennial project, or a contemporary design in … Continue reading →

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Veterans Off Grid in New Mexico

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 22, 2022 by Kelly HartJanuary 22, 2022

On 50 scenic acres in Carson, New Mexico, sits the Veterans Off-Grid (VOG) property — a nonprofit organization founded by Ryan Timmermans, whose mission is to restore a sense of purpose, community, sustainability, and peace to veterans in need. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Ecological Living, Economics, Education, General, Uncategorized | 7 Replies

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