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Example of $2,000 DIY Hybrid Natural Home

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 9, 2017 by Kelly HartMarch 9, 2017

A key aspect of natural building is learning out how to best utilize minimally processed, locally available natural materials and salvaged materials to meet your needs. This includes using good site and climate building techniques in the design of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Design | Tagged affordable housing, dirt cheap, DIY, ecofriendly, green building, low tech, natural building, natural building design, natural materials, sustainable housing | 6 Replies

El Jicarito Earthbag School Update

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 5, 2017 by Kelly HartMarch 5, 2017

“Work continues in El Jicarito School site! The elementary class is almost finished and the preschool is in very good shape! We are getting closer! Thanks to all the groups that have helped over the past weeks, the community, Seeds … Continue reading →

Posted in Earthbag Building | Tagged community built school, earthbag, earthbag school, ecofriendly school, green building, green school, low tech, natural building, sustainable school | 4 Replies

Farm Hand’s Companion

Natural Building Blog Posted on August 21, 2016 by Kelly HartAugust 21, 2016

Farm Hand’s Companion is an online companion to self-sufficient farms and homesteads. It’s sort of like an old time Mother Earth News with loads of low cost, low tech, alternative/natural building, homesteading and simple living ideas.

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Posted in General | Tagged clearing land, gardening, homestead, low tech, natural building, organic gardening, permaculture, self sufficient homestead, sustainable, truck garden | 3 Replies

Biomimicry: The Lily Impeller

Natural Building Blog Posted on August 17, 2016 by Kelly HartAugust 17, 2016

From time to time we post stories about appropriate technology that changes people’s lives. The Lily Impeller is an amazing example of biomimicry that shows the power of working with nature. Biomimicry related research is leading to an array of … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Mechanical | Tagged amazing invention, appropriate technology, biomimicry, energy efficiet, low tech, sustainable, work with nature | 5 Replies

Water Vortex Power Plant Debuts in Switzerland

Natural Building Blog Posted on July 20, 2016 by Kelly HartJuly 20, 2016

“A new way to generate electricity is being implemented in Switzerland. It’s a special water vortex power plant that bears the name of well known inventor, Bertrand Piccard.” This may be practical for homesteaders and ecovillages who want to live … Continue reading →

Posted in Landscaping | Tagged appropriate technology, clean energy, homestead, hydro power, low tech, renewable energy, self sufficiency, sustainable | 1 Reply

Grass Hut

Natural Building Blog Posted on July 17, 2016 by Kelly HartJuly 17, 2016

Maybe you’re looking for an inexpensive place to live while you build your sustainable home with natural materials. How about making a grass hut for temporary accommodation? The price is right.

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Posted in Emergency Shelter | Tagged hut, low cost, low tech, natural building, primitive, shelter, survival shelter, temporary shelter | Leave a reply

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