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Black Ankle Vineyards Tasting Room

Natural Building Blog Posted on August 16, 2014 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“Our tasting room, which can accommodate 100 people, features sweeping views of the vineyards and was built using a multitude of materials grown or gathered on the farm, including wood, stone, straw, and clay.

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Posted in General | Tagged natural building, natural materials, northeast, Sigi Koko, strawbale, strawbale building, strawbale construction | Leave a reply

Straw Bale Building: DIY Wrap-Around Porch

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 10, 2014 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“Climate and weather in the high desert of Arizona are harsh. Granted, we don’t have the severe cold of northern states, but monsoonal rains driven by 50 mph winds and intense sun that will burn skin through a long sleeved … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged DIY, do it yourself, how to build wrap around porches, natural building, porch construction, straw bale building, straw bale construction, straw bale house, strawbale, wrap-around porch | 8 Replies

Dunne Family Strawbale Update

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 21, 2014 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Jay sent us this tip. The Dunne Family house is progressing nicely. The roof is on and straw bales are up. Plus, they now have a blog. We profiled their project one year ago: Dunne’s Hardware Store …NOT!

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Posted in General | Tagged DIY, Dunne, low cost, natural building, post and beam, roundwood, straw bale building, straw bale home, straw bale house, strawbale | 7 Replies

My Off-the-Grid Building Odyssey

Natural Building Blog Posted on October 1, 2013 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“In the wake of both personal and national tragedy, I decided it was time to follow Thoreau’s dictum and simplify. Clearly, my life of quiet desperation had to change. As I sifted through the complexities of my daily routine, I … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged DIY, earthbag, earthbag house, low cost, off grid, off the grid, puddled adobe, straw bale house, strawbale, sustainable | 8 Replies

First Straw Bale House in New Zealand

Natural Building Blog Posted on June 26, 2012 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

This home is really nice. Contact Ecobob if you’re looking to buy a straw bale house in New Zealand. Source: Ecobob

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Posted in Design | Tagged eco friendly, green building, natural building, New Zealand, straw bale, straw bale home, straw bale house, strawbale, sustainable | 5 Replies

The Woodland House

Natural Building Blog Posted on February 18, 2012 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Reviews at Amazon.com: The quaint wooden house in Prickly Nut Wood is no fairytale concoction – it is an icon of the movement to combine ecology and ethics in design. –The Guardian Ben’s approach to building his house started with … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Design, Economics, Introduction, Structural aspects | Tagged Ben Law, earthbag, earthbag house, green building, straw bale, straw bale house, strawbale, woodland, woodland house | 8 Replies

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