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Hermit Dwellings Among Boulders in Greece

Natural Building Blog Posted on April 18, 2021 by Kelly HartApril 18, 2021

Hermits clamped their dwellings on to Meteora boulders in Greece. Meteora has been considered a holy place since the Paleolithic, several millennia before Christians were attracted by the area’s majestic boulders. Later, monasticism flourished since Byzantine times, during which at … Continue reading →

Posted in Arches, Building Styles, Community, Ecological Living, Education, History, Roofs, Uncategorized, Vaults | 1 Reply

$500 Shed With Living Space

Natural Building Blog Posted on December 25, 2017 by Kelly HartDecember 25, 2017

Zach of All Trades shows how he is building his 300sq.ft. vaulted boat shed. It’s 15’ wide by 20’ long x 13’ high. The shed is primarily for storing his boat and truck but he plans to add some living … Continue reading →

Posted in Vaults | Tagged affordable housing, diy low cost shed, diy shed building, diy vault, vault cabin, vault shed | 2 Replies

Bamboo Barrel Vault

Natural Building Blog Posted on April 30, 2014 by Kelly HartApril 30, 2014

“The main advantages of using bamboo for roof constructions are: • It is a traditional technology, which is well understood by local artisans. No special tools are required.

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Posted in Vaults | Tagged affordable, bamboo, bamboo building, bamboo house, bamboo vault, DIY, low cost, natural building, sustainable, vault | 8 Replies

Ferrocement Vault with Cardboard Backing

Natural Building Blog Posted on April 30, 2014 by Kelly HartApril 30, 2014

Here’s a very low cost vault roof that’s suitable for sheds and developing countries. The cardboard prevents the cement from falling through.

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Posted in Vaults | Tagged DIY, do it yourself, ferrocement, ferrocement vault, low cost, low tech, natural building, sustainable, vault | 7 Replies

Learn Vault Building

Natural Building Blog Posted on February 12, 2014 by Kelly HartFebruary 12, 2014

“Very useful video to learn vault building… useful even if you dont speak Spanish.”

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Posted in Vaults | Tagged construction, DIY, green building, house, low cost, natural building, vault building, vault house, vault roof | 4 Replies

United Earth Builders

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 13, 2012 by Kelly HartMarch 13, 2012

“I would like to announce the United Earth Builders 10 day intensive workshop beginning in April! Located in Joshua Tree we will be teaching attendees how to build a standard 8′ earthbag dome and a retaining wall. Participants in this … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Domes, Introduction, Vaults, Workshops | Tagged dome, dome home, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag dome, earthbag house, earthbag workshop, vault | 3 Replies

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