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Watershed Materials Develops Clay Masonry Twice as Strong as Concrete

Natural Building Blog Posted on August 9, 2015 by Kelly HartAugust 9, 2015

California-based startup Watershed Materials, with support from the National Science Foundation, has spent the last four years researching and developing a concrete alternative. Currently, their studies have produced a masonry created with natural, mineral based geopolymers, that has incredible strength … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged ecofriendly, geopolymer, geopolymer brick, geopolymer cement, green, green brick, natural building, natural materials, sustainable brick | 3 Replies

Earthbag Tidal Lagoon will Produce Green Energy

Natural Building Blog Posted on June 10, 2015 by Kelly HartJune 10, 2015

“The government has given planning permission for the world’s first tidal lagoon: the most ambitious green energy scheme ever seen in the UK. Here’s how the company behind the project wants it to work.”

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Posted in General | Tagged earthbag, ecofriendly, green, green energy, sustainable, tidal, tidal energy | 1 Reply

Earthbag Wall Bracing Overview

Natural Building Blog Posted on May 12, 2015 by Kelly HartMay 12, 2015

Our sister site, Earthbag Structures.com, has lots of good information about building with earthbags in disaster prone areas. Click on the link to read the full article. This blog post is just a summary.

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Posted in Earthbag Building | Tagged disaster resistant, earthbag, earthbag house, earthquake resistant, green, hurricane resistant, low cost, reinforced earthbag, seismic resistant, sustainable | 8 Replies

$300 Solar Heater

Natural Building Blog Posted on February 19, 2014 by Kelly HartFebruary 19, 2014

A Fredericton-area man says his heating bills are decreasing thanks to a solar furnace that cost him $300 to build.

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Posted in Mechanical | Tagged DIY, efficient, green, homemade heater, low cost, natural building, pop cans, solar heating, solar space heater, sustainable | 3 Replies

Vaulted Roof Technique

Natural Building Blog Posted on December 2, 2013 by Kelly HartDecember 2, 2013

“The vaulted roofing system using conical tile has been developed and used by Centre of Science for Villages, Wardha, Maharashtra for the last four decades. The roof is easy to construct and uses local materials and skills.”

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Posted in Roofs | Tagged DIY, green, low cost, natural building, natural materials, sustainable, tile roof, vault, vaulted roof, woodless | 17 Replies

e-khaya

Natural Building Blog Posted on November 29, 2013 by Kelly HartDecember 1, 2013

“e-khaya is a fireproof shack replacement system for informal settlements. Fire is deadly in these crowded communities and an e-khaya will protect lives and possessions. It is easily community built, low cost, thermally and acoustically insulating, durable and attractive. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Earthbag Building | Tagged affordable, e-khaya, earthbag house, ekhaya, green, natural building, sand bag, sand bag house, slum, sustainable | 17 Replies

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