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IceWind Wind Turbines

Natural Building Blog Posted on July 9, 2016 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

This new wind generator looks very promising for natural builders, homesteaders and off gridders in harsh environments.

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Posted in Mechanical | Tagged affordable, green energy, homestead, natural building, off grid, renewable, sustainable, wind energy, wind generator, wind turbine | 2 Replies

Bamboo: The Wise Man’s Timber

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 24, 2015 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

10 facts about Bamboo that make this unique plant so versatile.

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Posted in General | Tagged bamboo, bamboo building, bamboo construction, bamboo house, eco friendly, low cost, natural building, renewable, sustainable | Leave a reply

Small-Diameter Wood: An Underused Building Material

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 26, 2015 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Many of those in need of housing have access to small-diameter trees in nearby forests. These trees can be used to produce materials that are ideal for building affordable homes. If used in conjunction with energy-efficient straw bale construction and … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged DIY, locally available, low cost, natural building, recycle, renewable, roundwood, small diameter wood, sustainable, sustainable wood | 5 Replies

SolarAid

Natural Building Blog Posted on April 15, 2014 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

SolarAid: Creative distribution brings solar lights to East Africa’s rural poor Ashden Gold Award 2013

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Posted in Mechanical | Tagged low cost, natural building, off grid, renewable, self reliant, solar energy, solar lights, solar power, sustainable | Leave a reply

Rural Studio 20K Roundwood House

Natural Building Blog Posted on April 5, 2014 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“The 2007/2008 Thesis year at Rural Studio was charged with designing the “20K House”. This project is based on a government loan known as the Section 502 Mutual Self-Help Housing loan. This is a subsidized loan created to help those … Continue reading →

Posted in Design | Tagged affordable, local materials, low cost, natural building, pole construction, renewable, roundwood construction, roundwood house, Rural Studio, sustainable | 1 Reply

Bamboo Eco-Resorts

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

“Want to build an eco-resort or development with sustainable green dwellings? Check out these testimonials from happy clients who built with bamboo.”

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Posted in General | Tagged bamboo eco resort, bamboo house, eco friendly, eco house, eco resort, green building, natural building, renewable, sustainable | 2 Replies

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