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Earthbag Eco Home in Morocco

Natural Building Blog Posted on June 29, 2017 by Kelly HartJune 29, 2017

“Eco-dome Morocco is an ambition that draws both in the basic design of the American-Iranian architect Nader Khalili and the rich Moroccan heritage in earth-based construction. This perfect combination is our main source of inspiration to give our buildings a … Continue reading →

Posted in Earthbag Building | Tagged DIY, earth house, earthbag, earthbag dome, earthbag eco home, earthbag house, eco friendly, low cost, natural building | 1 Reply

Ty Twt Small Strawbale House in Wales

Natural Building Blog Posted on May 8, 2017 by Kelly HartMay 8, 2017

“This project in Powys, Wales was set in a small clearing in an Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) woodland. The client wanted to blur the lines between interior and exterior and create something that fits into the landscape. The house had to … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged affordable housing, eco friendly, healthy house, natural building, reclaimed materials, salvaged, small strawbale house, straw bale home, straw bale house, sustainable materials | 4 Replies

Traditional Landscape Design vs Permaculture Landscape Design

Natural Building Blog Posted on April 9, 2017 by Kelly HartApril 9, 2017

“A young family wants to make a change and asked two different landscape design teams to design their landscape for healthy fruits and vegetables, nuts and eggs. The two companies create designs and got back with the couple. The video … Continue reading →

Posted in Landscaping | Tagged eco friendly, natural design, permaculture, permaculture design, sustainable design, sustainable food production | Leave a reply

Sea Ranch: NorCal community blends nature with communal & private space

Natural Building Blog Posted on December 9, 2016 by Kelly HartDecember 9, 2016

“In 1965, a group of young architects- inspired by the local Pomo Indians’ belief in “living lightly on the land”- began planning a community where the buildings blend with the terrain and instead of yards, there are “commons”: miles of … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Design | Tagged arch door, community design, eco community, eco friendly, green space, Sea Ranch, sustainable building, sustainable community | 1 Reply

Incredible Mini Earthship Tour – Tiny Off-Grid House with Solar Power

Natural Building Blog Posted on December 8, 2016 by Kelly HartDecember 8, 2016

“In this video, we tour a mini earthship style cabin at the Terra Perma community to learn how the building is designed to produce heat, water, and power; all while being 100% off-grid.

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Posted in Design | Tagged earthbag building, earthbag earthship, earthbag house, earthship, eco friendly, green building, natural building, solar home, sustainable | 2 Replies

Regenerative Agriculture: Beyond Organic

Natural Building Blog Posted on August 15, 2016 by Kelly HartAugust 15, 2016

You hear the term regenerative agriculture more and more these days. What does it mean? “Regenerative agriculture is a sub-sector practice of organic farming designed to build soil health or to regenerate unhealthy soils. The practices associated with regenerative agriculture … Continue reading →

Posted in Landscaping | Tagged eco friendly, organic farming, organic gardening, permaculture, regenerative agriculture, regenerative farming, sustainable, sustainable agriculture | Leave a reply

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