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CodeNEXT: Nightmare Agenda 21 Building Codes of the Future

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 18, 2017 by Kelly HartMarch 18, 2017

This is a new building code system that city planners are trying to implement in Austin, TX. “CodeNEXT is a plan is to effectively do away with old fashioned things like neighborhood zoning and building use restrictions. Those are too … Continue reading →

Posted in Codes | Tagged agenda 21, austin texas, building, building codes, building requirements, codenext, codes of the future, urban planning | 5 Replies

Building Stuff, Eco-Style

Natural Building Blog Posted on September 18, 2012 by Kelly HartSeptember 18, 2012

“First, let me introduce myself, for those of you who may have just stumbled upon this blog somehow. My name is Erin Finsel. I’m 19 and am just beginning my summer break before my Sophomore year at Berea College. I … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged affordable, building, DIY, earthbag, green building, low cost, natural building, owner builder, post and beam, straw bale | Leave a reply

Mortage-free Property

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 26, 2011 by Kelly HartJanuary 26, 2011

This wonderful idea is from Canadian Dirtbags, one of my favorite earthbag blogs. “Don’t have the money to buy land? Consider ‘borrowing’ a patch of land before you lock into a mortgage that will have you working to pay it … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Introduction | Tagged building, cheap land, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag home, earthbag house, free, land, mortgage, mortgage free, no mortgage | 2 Replies

Proposal Design for Arts Village at Abetenim, Ghana

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 25, 2011 by Kelly HartJanuary 25, 2011

This architecture competition entry is from the Nka Foundation website. The design is by architects Gediminas Ratavicius and Raimundus Zidonis, and students Margarita Pantelejeva and Brigita from Lithuania. “According to one of the most appealing goals of Open ARchiTecture Challege, … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Design, Domes, Economics, Introduction | Tagged arts village, building, dome, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag dome, Ghana, Nka Foundation | 7 Replies

Pallet Roofs

Natural Building Blog Posted on July 31, 2009 by Kelly HartJuly 31, 2009

I found another great way to build gable and vaulted roofs — with pallets: Pallet Pavilions The site referenced above shows how pallets can be used for walls and roofs. This is exciting because free pallets are usually quite easy … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Ceilings, Domes, Economics, Introduction | Tagged building, corbel, dirt cheap, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag houses, gable, pallet houses, pallet roofs, pallets, sandbag building, sandbag houses, unique, vault | 3 Replies

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