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Recycled Glass Insulation

Natural Building Blog Posted on August 2, 2016 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

I’m always on the lookout for sustainable natural building materials. Recycled glass insulation is not only made in part with recycled glass, it’s also effective at reducing energy costs and improving the acoustics in homes and businesses. EcoBatt insulation caught … Continue reading →

Posted in Insulation | Tagged DIY, energy efficiency, formaldehyde, glass insulation, natural, non-toxic, recycled glass, recycled glass insulation, recycled insulation, safe | 2 Replies

Best Energy-Smart Home 2016

Natural Building Blog Posted on July 31, 2016 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“This Felton, California home combines traditional passive-solar strategies with new-age materials. Learn more about this home and other 2016 HOUSES award winners at Finehomebuilding.com

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Posted in Design | Tagged energy efficiency, energy efficient, energy efficient home, home design, house design, Insulation, passive solar house, sustainable | Leave a reply

10 Amazing Underground Homes

Natural Building Blog Posted on July 20, 2016 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

So which one is your favorite? My favorite underground house in this video is the Estate Lattenstrasse in Switzerland. It’s not only super beautiful, it’s also energy efficient thanks to being underground and insulated with recycled glass foam insulation. More … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged ecofriendly, energy efficiency, home design, natural building, subterranean, sustainable building, sustainable homes, underground home, underground house | 3 Replies

Family wraps home in greenhouse to warm up

Natural Building Blog Posted on November 16, 2015 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“The average temperature in Stockholm in January is -3°C (27°F). For Marie Granmar and Charles Sacilotto it can be much warmer thanks to the greenhouse that blankets their home.

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Posted in Design | Tagged bengt warne, cold climate, energy efficiency, greenhouse, home design, house design, sustainable | 4 Replies

Low Cost Saw Dust Insulation

Natural Building Blog Posted on July 31, 2015 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Guest post from Bob Cromer, one of our readers.

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Posted in Insulation | Tagged energy efficiency, energy efficient, house insulation, low cost, natural building, natural insulation, saw dust, saw dust insulation, superinsulation, sustainable | 2 Replies

Making Better Buildings

Natural Building Blog Posted on April 2, 2014 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“From foundation to finish, a wealth of information is available on sustainable construction methods – entire volumes have been published on individual green and natural building techniques. But with so many different ideas to choose from, there is no single … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Chris Magwood, eco friendly, energy efficiency, green building, Making Better Buildings, natural building, natural materials, sustainable building, sustainable construction | 4 Replies

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