“I’ve started doing youtube updates on our earthbag earthship on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxL6Ldw2ehVAnvv2mH75htQ. Also, we’re going to be having another workshop on building high-quality, low-cost structures (including earthbag buildings) on September 23rd and 24th at Bottom Leaf Intentional Community, details at http://sustainablelifeschool.com. Thanks, Morgan.
natural building
Earthbag/Scoria Bag Building Online Workshop
I woke up the other day with a new idea for online training to help people build their own small sustainable homes. If five or more couples/households sign up for this training program then I could guide them through the building process for a reasonable fee over the Internet using email and Skype.
Young Woman Escapes Crazy Rent With Tiny House
“In towns across America, growing rent prices are encouraging greater numbers of young people to search for alternative dwellings. Amongst those alternatives are Tiny Homes. This week we meet Jackie Kemp who lives in a beautiful country-style small home along with her tiny hound Darla and her horses.
Traditional Ukrainian Village Homes
Olga tours historical buildings made of wood, wattle and daub, and thatch roofing. Compare the cost and lifespan to modern home.
Enchanting Cabin In The Forest
Here’s another incredibly beautiful small cabin on par with the one we covered yesterday. It’s under 200 sq. ft. and was built with recycled materials for just a few thousand dollars.
Orcas Island Cabin by Architect David Vandervort
It seems like every detail of this cabin is perfect and beautiful. “The site for this 400 sf cabin fronts the East Sound of Orcas Island and features existing mature fir, cedar and madrone trees. It was designed around the concepts of space efficiency, view orientation, and solar access. The cabin incorporates a kitchen, eating area, living area, and bath, as well as a loft bedroom.