Wikiup/Wigwam Shelters

Wikiups or wigwams can be built for free and modified for a wide range of climates.
Wikiups or wigwams can be built for free and modified for a wide range of climates.

A wigwam, wickiup or wetu is a domed dwelling formerly used by certain Native American and First Nations tribes, and still used for ceremonial purposes. The term wickiup is generally used to label these kinds of dwellings in the Southwestern United States and Western United States, while wigwam is usually applied to these structures in the Northeastern United States and Canada.

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A home built with earthbags

S. Samyuktha experiments with sustainable architecture with her Earthbag construction
S. Samyuktha experiments with sustainable architecture with her Earthbag construction

S. Samyuktha’s new house under construction at Valukkaparai is a little different from the usual – it has no bricks or cement. An architect by profession, Samyuktha was always interested in sustainable architecture and implemented the concept of Earthbag construction for her house.

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Choosing a Safe Homestead Location

Prior to 1963, many above-ground tests were conducted on US soil at a test site in southern Nevada.
Prior to 1963, many above-ground tests were conducted on US soil at a test site in southern Nevada.

This article is a serious wake up call for those living in certain parts of north central US. You can see how the nuclear tests affected a large area and killed almost 700,000 people. The main point here is the need to research the area very carefully. I covered this topic in a previous article called Maps for Choosing Safe Places to Live.

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