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Tag Archives: Costa Rica

Amazing Bamboo and Cob Home Construction Costa Rica

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 12, 2017 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

A tour of a bamboo and cob home. House is completely framed with Guadua bamboo and all the interior and exterior walls are cobbed. All the colors are ocher pigments mixed into the final cob layer.

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Posted in General | Tagged affordable housing, bamboo building, cob, Costa Rica, DIY, ecofriendly, low cost, natural building, sustainable building | 5 Replies

Small attempts to improve life for future generations

Natural Building Blog Posted on July 4, 2014 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“Finca Las Brisas is an ecologically-focused community. It is a place where environmentally concerned people can own property, live and vacation in better harmony with nature. It is a place where owners can contribute not just to their community but … Continue reading →

Posted in Community | Tagged Costa Rica, DIY, eco ecommunity, eco village, low cost, natural building, self reliance, sustainable | 1 Reply

Plenitud Earthbag Roundhouse Workshop in Puerto Rico

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 29, 2013 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Hello Owen, My name is Tyler Nesbit. I am a friend and co-worker of Owen Ingley of Plenitud Initiativas Eco-Educativas. Would you please share this call for Earthbag Building Interns on your Natural Building Blog?

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Posted in Earthbag Building, Workshops | Tagged Costa Rica, DIY, earthbag house, earthbag roundhouse, earthbag workshop, green building, low cost, natural building, Plenitud, roundhouse | 1 Reply

Witch’s Rock Surf Camp in Costa Rica

Natural Building Blog Posted on December 10, 2010 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Today’s post is quoted from the Zephyr Eco website. Zephyr Eco is a project dedicated to self education and providing solutions for sustainable living. These include sustainable construction, organic farming, and free trade relationships. I have built many structures over … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Climate, Community, Design, Economics, Education, Introduction | Tagged Costa Rica, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag hotel, earthbag house, Mexico, Witch's Rock Surf Camp, Zephyr Eco | Leave a reply

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