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Strawmark Strawbale Homes Survive Another Major Earthquake in NZ

Natural Building Blog Posted on November 29, 2016 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Email to Strawmark Homes: Hello. Did your strawbale homes survive the recent earthquakes in New Zealand okay? We’ve profiled your homes in two past articles on our Natural Building Blog. Thanks, Owen

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Posted in General | Tagged Christchurch, earthquake resistant, earthquake safe, New Zealand, safe, seismic resistant, strawbale, strawbale home, strawbale house | Leave a reply

Amazing DIY Off-Grid Modern Tiny House

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 13, 2016 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“At 15 Square meters and completely off-grid, Brett Sutherland has constructed a true, tiny house treasure. Packed with unique, space saving design elements, Brett has created a fantastic space to both live and work.

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Posted in General | Tagged affordable housing, DIY, house design, low cost, natural building, New Zealand, sustainable, tiny home, tiny house | 2 Replies

KOTARE ECO VILLAGE Welcoming Setters now! New Zealand

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 6, 2016 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“June 2015! The Biggest Launch in our History! You are now welcome to become a settler! Thank you so much for all the interest and support over the years…. We could not have done this without all of you!!!!

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Posted in Community | Tagged ecofriendly, ecovillage, New Zealand, sustainable | 2 Replies

Extraordinary Micro Earthship in New Zealand

Natural Building Blog Posted on May 1, 2015 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“After watching the film Garbage Warrior, kiwi couple Nathan Rushton and Jess Fitzgerald were so inspired by Earthship architecture that they actually travelled to New Mexico to study Earthship Biotecture with pioneering architect Michael Reynolds.

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Posted in General | Tagged earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag house, earthship, New Zealand, recycle, self sufficient, sustainable | 2 Replies

Natural Building Conference and House Tours in New Zealand

Natural Building Blog Posted on September 18, 2014 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“Kapiti Coast and Wellington, Labour Weekend, 25 – 26 October 2014 and optional hours tour on Monday 27 October Come along to meet fellow natural building enthusiasts and share a wonderful weekend. Visit at least eight spectacular homes and listen … Continue reading →

Posted in Workshops | Tagged affordable, ecofriendly, natural building, natural building conference, natural building workshop, New Zealand, permaculture, sustainable, sustainable building | 4 Replies

The Last Straw Cottage

Natural Building Blog Posted on September 9, 2014 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Welcome to the Last Straw Cottage, Nelson’s only uniquely built straw cottage accommodation. Situated on a 16 acre farmlet, in a beautiful scenic valley grazing sheep and horses. Close to Nelson City and right in the heart of Nelson’s wine … Continue reading →

Posted in Earthbag Building | Tagged energy efficient, home design, natural building, New Zealand, rent, straw bale, straw bale design, straw bale house | Leave a reply

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