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Habitat for Humanity ReStores

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 13, 2017 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“A good deal for you, your community and the environment. Habitat for Humanity ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, appliances, home accessories, building materials and more to the public at … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged affordable housing, Habitat for Humanity, Habitat restores, natural building, recycle, recycled building materials, reuse, salvaged building supplies, salvaged materials, used building materials | 1 Reply

Green Acres Organic Durian Eco-Retreat

Natural Building Blog Posted on July 4, 2015 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“Last summer, my friend Ryan and I visited Green Acres, an eco-retreat center built on an organic durian farm. I’ve visited more than my share of pretty awesome durian farms, but right away I knew this solar-powered, off-the-grid farm was … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged low cost, natural building, recycled house, reuse, salvaged, sustainable | Leave a reply

Tiny Texas Houses August 2013 House Spotlights

Natural Building Blog Posted on October 17, 2013 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“In this final video for the August Walkthrough, Brad Kittel showcases the “Vesper Casa” one of his most artistic tiny houses yet! Be sure to check the other videos out in the series. Thanks for watching!

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Posted in Design | Tagged DIY, low cost, natural building, recycle, reuse, salvage, small home, tiny home, tiny house, tiny texas houses | 2 Replies

Pallet Shingles

Natural Building Blog Posted on August 8, 2013 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

This blog post is compiled from comments on the Straw Bale Dome Home in France blog post. It seems important enough for a separate blog post.

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Posted in Roofs | Tagged natural building, pallet building, pallet house, pallet shingles, pallets, reclaim, recycle, recycled wood, reuse, wood shingles | 5 Replies

How to save $1000’s on your micro house project

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 14, 2013 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

I love videos like this with brilliant, thrifty ideas. Learn how to tap into treasure hiding in plain sight. “Hi micro housers. Here is a tip on saving $thousand$ on your house. I will be using these in my build … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged DIY, green building, low cost, micro house, natural building, recycle, reuse, sustainable, tiny home, tiny house | 3 Replies

ESR: Making Waste our Greatest Resource

Natural Building Blog Posted on October 25, 2012 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“At ESR we design sustainable solutions to waste and energy challenges. These solutions weave together engineering and ecological thinking and are deeply embedded in the economic, social, and cultural context of their application.

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Posted in General | Tagged biochar, gasifier, green building, natural building, recycle, renewable, reuse, rice hull stove, rull hull, sustainable | 1 Reply

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