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Straw Bale Building in Lithuania

Natural Building Blog Posted on December 19, 2015 by Kelly HartDecember 19, 2015

“In Lithuania straw bale houses are on the rise as they are energy efficient and built using local natural materials. Lithuanians show the advantages of those houses and share the experiences.”

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Posted in General | Tagged energy efficient, Europe, Insulation, natural building, straw bale, straw bale building, straw bale house, straw house, superinsulation | 4 Replies

The Bay Eco-village, from straw to resilience

Natural Building Blog Posted on October 2, 2015 by Kelly HartOctober 4, 2015

“The continent hosts so many pioneers who are looking for other living ways. We are out to meet some of them in Quebec. Starting with the inhabitants of the Bay eco-village, who invented a straw building technique which is heard … Continue reading →

Posted in Community | Tagged Bay Eco-village, Canada, cold climate, energy efficient, natural building, straw bale building, straw bale house, straw house, superinsulation, sustainable | 3 Replies

Low Cost Saw Dust Insulation

Natural Building Blog Posted on July 31, 2015 by Kelly HartJuly 31, 2015

Guest post from Bob Cromer, one of our readers.

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Posted in Insulation | Tagged energy efficiency, energy efficient, house insulation, low cost, natural building, natural insulation, saw dust, saw dust insulation, superinsulation, sustainable | 2 Replies

No Lava Rock/Scoria Available in Alaska

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 21, 2015 by Kelly HartJanuary 21, 2015

From Angela, a reader in Alaska: “I just wanted to add some updated info. I have been searching high and low for scoria. Alaska doesn’t have readily available sources. I have contacted a long list of people and while we … Continue reading →

Posted in Earthbag Building | Tagged Alaska, earthbag house, Insulation, lava rock, lightweight insulation, natural building, scoria bag, superinsulation | 12 Replies

Altai Straw Bale Project

Natural Building Blog Posted on October 28, 2014 by Kelly HartOctober 28, 2014

“In August 2008 we saw ourselves back on the plane to Siberia. This was our second trip as a group of builders and teachers to this far and exotic place we now consider our most remote home away from home. … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged affordable, DIY, jeff ruppert, russia, siberia, straw bale, strawbale building, strawbale construction, strawbale house, superinsulation | Leave a reply

The Straw Bale Yurt Bible

Natural Building Blog Posted on September 11, 2014 by Kelly HartSeptember 11, 2014

“I worked for a couple years ‘til I got lucky on a 160 acre State of Alaska homestead parcel and took up residence there on the Gerstle River in interior Alaska, 47 miles by road from Delta Junction. I cleared … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged affordable, earthquake resistant, ecofriendly, low cost, natural building, straw bale, straw bale building, straw bale house, straw bale yurt, superinsulation | 11 Replies

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