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The Natural Building Blog’s mission is committed to providing free information that will improve people’s lives in a sustainable and affordable manner. This includes architecture, homesteading, gardening, appropriate technology, renewable energy, Permaculture principles, and ecological living.

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Maitreya Ecovillage

June 3, 2022January 15, 2017 by Owen Geiger


“Take a tour of the Maitreya Eco-Village with Robert Bolman. The Maitreya Eco-village is one of the many homes on the “BRING it home” tour of homes and gardens.”

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Categories Community Tags affordable housing, DIY, earth friendly, ecovillage, gren building, low cost housing, natural building, sustainable housing 1 Comment

A Simpler Way: Crisis as Opportunity (2016) – Full Documentary

June 3, 2022July 22, 2016 by Owen Geiger


This excellent video covers many aspects of simple living, natural building, tiny houses, communal living and permaculture. I think you’ll really like it. Please share this video with friends.

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Categories Community Tags eco community, ecovillage, low impact, natural building, permaculture, self reliance, self sufficiency, simple living, simplicity, sustainable 1 Comment

CIDEP Permaculture Centro Argentina: Living in the Future

June 3, 2022April 16, 2016 by Owen Geiger


“CIDEP is the Centre for the Investigation, Development and Education of Permaculture in El Bolson, Patagonia.”

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Categories Community Tags affordable, eco friendly, ecovillage, natural building, self reliance, sustainable 1 Comment

Seed Communities: Ecovillage Experiments Around the World

June 3, 2022April 11, 2016 by Owen Geiger


“Curious about the leading edge of green living? After traveling to ecovillages on five continents, Professor Karen Litfin shares some gleanings about how these seed communities might help us to create a sustainable future.

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KOTARE ECO VILLAGE Welcoming Setters now! New Zealand

June 3, 2022March 6, 2016 by Owen Geiger


“June 2015! The Biggest Launch in our History! You are now welcome to become a settler! Thank you so much for all the interest and support over the years…. We could not have done this without all of you!!!!

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Categories Community Tags ecofriendly, ecovillage, New Zealand, sustainable 2 Comments

Developing Eco-construction at Ecovillage Madagascar

June 3, 2022March 1, 2016 by Owen Geiger
An example of eco-construction at Ecovillage Madagascar
An example of eco-construction at Ecovillage Madagascar

“Ecovillage Madagascar wants to be an example in the development of diversity and replicability of eco-construction buildings.

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Categories Community Tags DIY, ecofriendly, ecovillage, low cost, natural building, natural materials, sustainable, sustainable building 2 Comments
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