Recycled Post and Beam Houses

Recycled post and beam houses like this one often include a mix of reclaimed timbers and locally harvested sustainable wood.
Recycled post and beam houses like this one often include a mix of reclaimed timbers and locally harvested sustainable wood.

We’ve discussed building with recycled wood in great detail in previous blog posts. Use the search bar on the right side of the page to find other articles. This blog post is about using reclaimed/recycled wood and locally harvested wood for the post and beam frame. This includes using standing dead trees that are still solid and blowdowns from storms.

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25 Small, Sustainable House Plans eBook Now Available!

Owen Geiger’s new ebook -- 25 Small Sustainable House Plans is now available!
Owen Geiger’s new ebook — 25 Small Sustainable House Plans is now available!

25 Small Sustainable House Plans provides a fascinating selection of innovative house plans, along with an overview of the most efficient natural building methods – strawbale, earthbag and sustainably harvested wood. Go beyond the basics and learn how to use free or low-cost natural building materials to build your dream home free of debt, with the least amount of time and labor. Get the lowdown on the best natural building methods — what really works and why.

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Justin Hall Eco Home Engineering

Two story eco house in northwest Arkansas.
Two story eco house in northwest Arkansas.

Hall Engineering Group Ltd. works with our customers to obtain structural and city approvals for construction permits. They have worked with natural and green homes for years and understand the complexities and beneficial requirements pertinent to sustainable homes. Justin Hall lives in two sustainable homes now in Arkansas and on Greers Ferry lake. They are licensed in Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Give them a call at 501-588-3355 or email at info@hall-engr.com. Visit their website at www.hallengineers.com.

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