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A Pattern Language of Natural Homes

Natural Building Blog Posted on October 23, 2011 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

From NaturalHomes.org: This is pattern No.74, ‘Animals’. Create a piece of protected common land where animals are free to graze with grass and trees and water. There is balance to this pattern worth considering for both the individual and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Design, Education, Introduction | Tagged Design, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag design, earthbag home, earthbag house, home design, natural, natural home, natural house, sand bag, slide show, sustainable | 3 Replies

The Choices We Make Impact our Path in Life

Natural Building Blog Posted on October 5, 2011 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

A brief tale of two home buyers… John: John bought a contractor-built house in the suburbs, largely because that’s what most people do. He didn’t give the decision a great deal of thought. He was eager to have a nice … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Education, Introduction | Tagged affordable housing, build your own home, DIY, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag design, earthbag home, earthbag house, low cost, low cost housing, natural building, sand bag | 2 Replies

Top 10 Earthbag House Plans by Owen Geiger

Natural Building Blog Posted on September 21, 2011 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Most of you know about my Earthbag House Plans site, now with over 120 designs, but most readers are not aware which plans are most popular. Here’s the list… [drum roll…] 1. Roundhouse/Dome Cluster 2. Earthbag Survival Shelter 3. 33’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Design, Introduction | Tagged blue print, Design, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag design, earthbag home, earthbag home plan, earthbag house, earthbag house plan, earthbag plan, home design, house design, most popular, sand bag, top 10 | 9 Replies

Beautiful Houses

Natural Building Blog Posted on August 11, 2011 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

A great way to get home design ideas is by looking at what others have done, so from time to time I’ll post photos of interesting homes. This subject should be covered more often. An adobe house in Tiwanaku Village … Continue reading →

Posted in Arches, Building Styles, Design, Introduction | Tagged adobe houses, beautiful houses, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag design, earthbag home, earthbag house | 5 Replies

Earthbag Roundhouse with Siberian Chum Roof

Natural Building Blog Posted on April 8, 2011 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

I’m always on the lookout for alternative building techniques. In this video, survivalist Ray Mears shows how to build a Siberian chum (tent) using a dozen poles. Three poles are tied together into a tripod and the remainder leaned against … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Design, Economics, Insulation, Introduction, Roofs | Tagged chum, chum roof, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag design, earthbag home, earthbag house, green design, home design, house design, sand bag, sustainable design | Leave a reply

Adding Character and Style to Your Home

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 5, 2011 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

It’s not difficult to customize stock house plans to match your style preferences. To get ideas it’s helpful and fun browsing good websites for pleasing design details: trim, colors, interesting uses of natural materials, window treatments, roof details and so … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Design, Economics, Introduction | Tagged beauty, Design, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag design, earthbag home, earthbag house, home design, house design, natural building, natural materials, sand bag | 1 Reply

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