Can anyone in Europe help line up contacts, home tours, etc.? Their contact info is on our Bulletin Board. Hello friends, My name is Ivo Christov and I’m writing you this letter from Sofia, Bulgaria. Allow me to introduce myself with few words: I and my wife are founders of “Charity on Wheels” Foundation, recently … Read more
You’ve built your sustainable home with low cost, natural materials. Now you want to look at furniture options that match your new home. Rustic twig furniture can be built practically for free if you make it yourself, and is quite attractive. “Rustic furniture is furniture employing sticks, twigs or logs for a natural look. Many … Read more
Take some time and enjoy architect Jose Andres Vallejo’s stunning Photostream site and website. Previous blog post about Jose Andres Vallejo’s house designs
Sara: John, you know I’ve been reading about earthbag building and natural building lately. Well, I’d like to build our new home this way. John: [long pause while thinking] Are you sure? I really like those trailer houses we’ve looked at. Sara: Come on John, trailer houses are shoddily built and you know it. And … Read more
“I would like to announce the United Earth Builders 10 day intensive workshop beginning in April! Located in Joshua Tree we will be teaching attendees how to build a standard 8′ earthbag dome and a retaining wall. Participants in this workshop will be led through a series of intellectual, cognitive, and physical exercises that seek … Read more
What is an optimum house shape that stays warm in winter and cool in summer without reliance on outside energy sources? Designers have grappled with this question since ancient times. Socrates, the Greek philosopher, studied this problem about 2,500 years ago. His solution – Socrates House as it’s now referred to — is a trapezoid … Read more