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Tag Archives: grain bin

War Shelters, Short-Lived Yet Living on

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 1, 2014 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“Camp Evans, a decommissioned Army base in Wall Township, N.J., is frozen in midcentury, its brick administration buildings and boarded-up Quonset huts on hold from World War II. Fred Carl, 59, a former high school science teacher and the unofficial … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Buckminster Fuller, DIY, durable, grain bin, grain bin home, grain bin house, metal house, roundhouse, storm resistant | 4 Replies

Grain Bin House Videos

Natural Building Blog Posted on April 10, 2012 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

It really helps to see finished examples of what others have done. Once again it’s YouTube to the rescue. Cornell University’s Silo House Glenburn Silo Home Silo House aka The Cabin in the Woods (low quality footage but has some … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Design, Introduction | Tagged earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag house, grain bin, grain bin home, grain bin house, green building, silo home, silo house, sustainable | Leave a reply

More Grain Bin Homes

Natural Building Blog Posted on April 8, 2012 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Our recent blog posts about Sukup SafeT Homes and SafeT Home Videos proved popular, so I thought readers might enjoy seeing a few more grain bin homes. Image source: Little Homestead in Boise Image source: Mother Earth News Image source: … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Design, Economics, Introduction | Tagged earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag house, grain bin, grain bin home, grain bin house, green building, low cost, recycle, salvage, sustainable | 11 Replies

Grain Bin Root Cellar

Natural Building Blog Posted on April 7, 2012 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“This is a root cellar we built out of an old grain bin that was going to be sold for scrap metal. When we had our CSA farm in Montana we needed a place to store vegetables to eat through … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Economics, Emergency Shelter, Introduction | Tagged earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag house, grain bin, root cellar, silo, underground | 2 Replies

Grain Bin Homes

Natural Building Blog Posted on April 2, 2012 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

The most interesting thing about this product is it has already been designed and fabricated as a home. Some people have converted grain bins into homes by cutting door and window openings, etc. You can even buy plans for grain … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Climate, Design, Economics, Introduction | Tagged bin, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag house, grain bin, grain bin home, manufactured home, roundhouse, silo, steel home | 33 Replies

Grain Bin Roofs

Natural Building Blog Posted on September 19, 2011 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Another good roof option is a grain bin roof. Good quality grain bin roofs are typically maintenance free for decades, and a good choice for windy areas and hail zones. They are especially practical for those who live in agricultural … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Ceilings, Climate, Design, Economics, Introduction, Roofs | Tagged earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag home, earthbag house, grain bin, grain bin roof, hobbit house, hobbit house roof, sand bag | 7 Replies

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