Ex-rocket scientist, Kristina Barile, from Harvard and MIT now builds natural living structures and permaculture farms in Panama. She is an expert in building mud homes who offers workshops and videos to help people embrace natural building technologies and live off the grid.
On her Instagram account, Kristina posted a video explaining the difference between modern and traditional mud homes. She says that modern mud homes combine modern engineering with natural building techniques to be stronger and more stable. On the other hand, traditional mud homes require significant maintenance every year. Their flooring may wither away with time, and cow dung must be applied annually.
“Having a mud home doesn’t mean sacrificing the things that bring us comfort,” Kristina wrote. “It is about having those things AND living within a space that serves your health and financial freedom in the long-term. Yes, you can have it all!”
Kristina’s video provides an inside look at the benefits of modern mud homes. She emphasizes that you can create homes from mud to reduce toxin exposure while living in an insulating, sustainable, and beautiful place.
Combining ancient and modern construction methods is a good way to save money on utility bills while conserving natural resources and curbing your home’s pollution output. Climate-resilient structures incorporating passive home designs help you be self-sufficient and prepare for extreme weather.
Whether your home is made of mud or other sustainable materials, installing solar panels can further improve its efficiency and boost resilience. Going solar will save you money on utility costs over time.
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