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Tag Archives: rice husks

Rice Hull Mesh Earthbags

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 6, 2015 by Kelly HartJanuary 6, 2015

This bit of news is a nice breakthrough for rice hull earthbag building. Using a suggestion from Richard, a long time reader, I made a test bag using raschel mesh and rice hulls. I had previously ruled out using rice … Continue reading →

Posted in Earthbag Building | Tagged affordable, earthbag, Insulation, low cost, mesh bag, mesh earthbag, natural building, raschel mesh, rice hulls, rice husks | 19 Replies

Interview with Maggi of Chiang Dao B&B on Rice Hull Houses

Natural Building Blog Posted on October 19, 2014 by Kelly HartOctober 19, 2014

Richard, a long time reader, is really excited about building with rice hulls. He’s especially interested in using this method after learning from Maggi of Chiang Dao B&B in Thailand that rice hulls are more durable than previously thought. So, … Continue reading →

Posted in Earthbag Building | Tagged dome roof, low cost, rice hull bags, rice hull building, rice hull house, rice hull roundhouse, rice hulls, rice husk bags, rice husks, roundhouse | 5 Replies

Husk Power Systems

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 17, 2014 by Kelly HartMarch 17, 2014

“Husk Power Systems designs, installs and operates biomass-based power plants. Each plant uses proprietary gasification technology to convert abundant agricultural residue (procured from local farmers) into electricity, which is then distributed to rural households and micro-enterprises through a micro-grid system … Continue reading →

Posted in Mechanical | Tagged biofuel, biomass, energy, gasification, husk power system, India, natural building, rice hull, rice hull generator, rice husks | 6 Replies

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