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Stone houses and almost no electricity

Natural Building Blog Posted on August 7, 2016 by Kelly HartAugust 7, 2016

“Valle Bavona is surrounded by hydroelectric power plants, but in the 1950s its inhabitants rejected electricity. Keeping away from modernity has been a plus for the valley. Since it had no electricity, no new buildings were constructed and the valley … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged affordable housing, DIY, durable, historic stone homes, natural building, stone building, stone construction, stone homes, stone houses, sustainable | 5 Replies

Gabion Band Stone Construction

Natural Building Blog Posted on May 26, 2016 by Kelly HartMay 26, 2016

Special thanks to Randolph Langenbach who sent me this information on rebuilding rural stone houses in earthquake zones with gabion bands. The basic concept uses ring beams of stones wrapped in strong mesh to tie the masonry walls together.

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Posted in General | Tagged earthquake, earthquake resistant, gabion band, local materials, low cost, natural building, Nepal, stone building, stone house, sustainable | 2 Replies

Mystery Hill Megalithic Structures—America’s Stonehenge

Natural Building Blog Posted on August 15, 2014 by Kelly HartAugust 15, 2014

Park sign: “Located near the summit of Mystery Hill is a massive complex of stone chambers, walls and large standing stones, both radio-carbon dating (C-14) and the placement of the astrologically oriented standing stones indicate this site was constructed at … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged ancient, ancient stone buildings, ancient stone structures, monoliths, mystery hill, natural building, natural materials, stone building | 3 Replies

Ancient Stone Construction: Proof of Advanced Technology

Natural Building Blog Posted on June 29, 2014 by Kelly HartJune 29, 2014

“Saihuite is about 4 hours drive south of Cusco Peru and is rarely visited by tourists. Its claim to fame is a large heavily carved stone, but beyond this, and in the nearby valley are clear examples of megalithic lost … Continue reading →

Posted in History | Tagged ancient building, ancient construction, ancient technology, how were they built, machine marks, natural building, pyramids, stone building, stone construction | 1 Reply

Ecological Friendly Building at the Shores of the Indian Ocean

Natural Building Blog Posted on December 1, 2012 by Kelly HartDecember 1, 2012

“Takaungu Robinson House is an example of sustainable architecture that helps to preserve a pristine coral environment and indigenous coastal rainforest of Kenya for future generations.

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Posted in General | Tagged Africa, DIY, green building, guest house, low cost, natural building, pole building, resort, stone building, thatch roof, tropical | 1 Reply

Stone Builders, Mound Builders and the Giants of Ancient America

Natural Building Blog Posted on November 27, 2012 by Kelly HartNovember 27, 2012

Who built these structures and when? Why? I think you’ll be surprised with Vieira’s claims. No one taught this to me in school! Whatever your conclusions, you’ll have to agree this is some amazing stonework. The link below to a … Continue reading →

Posted in History | Tagged ancient, ancient buildings, ancient structures, green building, Jim Vieira, mound builders, native americans, natural building, root cellar, stone building | 6 Replies

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