Square One Villages

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From Gail, a long time reader: They are having a fundraiser for the final monies to complete the Village for “working poor” and have some folks who are matching funds for those donated. Would you be willing to post this, so that the folks who read NBB.com can see this great village movement as it … Read more

Primitive Technology: New area starting from scratch

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I bought a new property to shoot primitive technology videos on. The new area is dense tropical rainforest with a permanent creek. Starting completely from scratch, my first project was to build a simple dome hut and make a fire. First, I took some wood, Abroma mollis, for fire sticks. I knapped a small stone … Read more

Urban Tiny House Dwelling in St. Louis

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In this episode, we feature a very cool/unique tiny house in St. Louis, Missouri- one with a hidden bathtub in the floor! This tiny house is filled with unique features and is surprisingly livable for such a small space. Houses like this have good potential for mass production.

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Woman Builds Unique Tiny House for Affordable City Living

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After finishing grad school, Sam Gambling decided that a tiny house would be a perfect fit for her lifestyle. She wanted to remain in Vancouver, BC to be near work, family and friends; but the cost of living in the city was incredibly high. She also wanted to be able to work a not-for-profit job without worrying if she’d have enough money for rent each month. Last but not least, tiny houses were a housing solution that fit well with her environmental sustainability values.

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Sustaining the Life of the Organic Farm

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Antigua, Guatemala – Caoba Farms sustainable organic farming practices are highlighted in this, the full 5 minute version of the video, “Sustaining the Life of the Organic Farm.” Caoba Farms believes that Guatemala is a place where organic sustainable methods can be taught, practiced, and sustained country wide.

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