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1950s Home Retrofit to Super Efficient Passive House

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 13, 2018 by Kelly HartJanuary 13, 2018

This 1950s Montreal house was retrofitted to become a super efficient passive house by adding a 16 inch thick layer of cellulose insulation to the exterior.

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Posted in Design | Tagged net zero, passive house, passive house energy efficiency, passive house heating, solar home, super efficient home | Leave a reply

Hobbit House with Amazing Green Roof – Off Grid Straw Bale Cabin

Natural Building Blog Posted on December 20, 2016 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“Video tour of an incredible hobbit house cabin that is completely off-grid. It is built with straw bale walls and limestone plaster, log roof rafters and support columns, and a stunning green roof with a glass dome in the centre … Continue reading →

Posted in Design | Tagged grass roof, hobbit home, hobbit house, home design, living roof, natural building, off grid, solar home, tiny home, tiny house | 1 Reply

Incredible Mini Earthship Tour – Tiny Off-Grid House with Solar Power

Natural Building Blog Posted on December 8, 2016 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“In this video, we tour a mini earthship style cabin at the Terra Perma community to learn how the building is designed to produce heat, water, and power; all while being 100% off-grid.

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Posted in Design | Tagged earthbag building, earthbag earthship, earthbag house, earthship, eco friendly, green building, natural building, solar home, sustainable | 2 Replies

OHOME Passive Solar Studies

Natural Building Blog Posted on August 7, 2015 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“A visual description of passive solar design of the OHOME. Sun penetrates during the heating season, but is rejected during the cooling season, optimizing passive solar heating and cooling.

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Posted in General | Tagged energy efficient, natural building, passive solar, passive solar house, quonset, quonset roof, solar design, solar home | 5 Replies

The Solar Trailer Home for Owner-Builders

Natural Building Blog Posted on September 26, 2014 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

An enclosed passive solar trailer home can provide temporary living space while your main home is under construction. When the enclosure is complete, you can drive or tow the trailer out if you wish. While you might not want to … Continue reading →

Posted in Design | Tagged ecofriendly, low cost, natural building, solar, solar home, solar house, sustainable | Leave a reply

My Life In An Off The Grid Solar Powered Pyramid

Natural Building Blog Posted on November 5, 2013 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“In this video Greg Grant talks about how to build a straw bale solar powered house and the benefits for living off the grid.”

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Posted in General | Tagged DIY, home tour, low cost, natural building, off grid, pyramid, solar, solar home, straw bale home, straw bale house | 3 Replies

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