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Family of 7 Living Completely Off-Grid in Northern Canada!

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 25, 2017 by Kelly HartJanuary 25, 2017

“In this video, we meet Jeff, Rose, and their 5 girls who are living completely off grid on a 40-acre piece of land in Northern British Columbia, Canada. They built their own off-grid house for less than $25,000 with cedar … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged affordable housing, Canada, cold climate, DIY, low cost housing, off grid, off grid homestead, sustainable | 1 Reply

Woman’s Experience Living in a Tiny House Long Term

Natural Building Blog Posted on December 23, 2015 by Kelly HartDecember 23, 2015

This video includes some good tips for living in cold climates.

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Posted in Design | Tagged affordable, cold climate, DIY, house design, low cost, natural building, sustainable, tiny home, tiny house, tiny house design | Leave a reply

Family wraps home in greenhouse to warm up

Natural Building Blog Posted on November 16, 2015 by Kelly HartNovember 16, 2015

“The average temperature in Stockholm in January is -3°C (27°F). For Marie Granmar and Charles Sacilotto it can be much warmer thanks to the greenhouse that blankets their home.

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Posted in Design | Tagged bengt warne, cold climate, energy efficiency, greenhouse, home design, house design, sustainable | 4 Replies

The Bay Eco-village, from straw to resilience

Natural Building Blog Posted on October 2, 2015 by Kelly HartOctober 4, 2015

“The continent hosts so many pioneers who are looking for other living ways. We are out to meet some of them in Quebec. Starting with the inhabitants of the Bay eco-village, who invented a straw building technique which is heard … Continue reading →

Posted in Community | Tagged Bay Eco-village, Canada, cold climate, energy efficient, natural building, straw bale building, straw bale house, straw house, superinsulation, sustainable | 3 Replies

Thermal Banking Greenhouse Design

Natural Building Blog Posted on August 14, 2015 by Kelly HartAugust 14, 2015

“Steven Schwen of Earthen Path Organic Farm (Lake City, Minnesota) has built an innovative greenhouse that allows him to extend his growing season while reducing energy costs. SARE’s Farmer-Rancher Grants program provided critical assistance for Schwen in the beginning phases … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged cold climate, energy efficient, greenhouse, greenhouse design, natural building, passive solar, thermal mass, thermal storage | 3 Replies

Shredded Styrofoam in Earthbags

Natural Building Blog Posted on June 23, 2015 by Kelly HartJune 23, 2015

My name is Roberta, I live in Minnesota. I am writing because I am interested in building an Insulated Earthbag house and I have a few questions. I am thinking about building a play house first to try and then … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged cold climate, earthbag insulation, insulated earthbag, insulated walls, Insulation, natural building, recycle, styrofoam | Leave a reply

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