“As progress continues on the new workshop, Pa Mac demonstrates how he constructs the framework for his pole barn type structure. Visit Farm Hands Companion to find articles, posts, photographs, and encouragement for today’s self-sufficient farm.”
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Paja Construction
Many readers may not be aware of all the companies who have pioneered the natural building movement and have built up vast experience in the field. Someone new to the subject might think the ideas we talk about are fringe or experimental or untested simply because they’re not aware of how many companies there are and how many structures have been built this way. So, I’ve decided to start profiling some leading natural building companies. Send me a link if you have a suggestion. (We are not being remunerated in any way for these company profiles.)
Crystal Waters Ecovillage
“An introduction to Crystal Waters covering permaculture design, innovative housing design, intentional community living and land restoration. Crystal Waters is situated in rural south east Queensland Australia. Filmed in 2001-2002. This video is the first of several related videos covering Crystal Waters.”
Foster and Kimberly Gamble Live in Santa Fe
“Tallkat brought Foster & Kimberly Gamble to Santa Fe to speak about the changes that have occurred since the Movie, Thrive, What on Earth Will it Take, was released on 11-11-2011. This presentation was followed by Q&A with the audience. Many thanks to Steve Ewers at the Performance Space for his invaluable assistance in making this event happen. We also thank the volunteers who assisted us. All proceeds went to the Thrive Movement to assist inventors in the field of free energy. Enjoy this wonderful presentation.”
120-Square-Foot Home in The Smokey Mountains Of North Carolina
“Three years go, Laura LaVoie and her husband Matt decided that they were tired of their 2,400-square-foot home and began building one a fraction of its size. Sure, they enjoyed having lots of space so they could invite guests over and throw parties. But at some point, the size became too overwhelming.
Thrive Update & Plans for 2013
Thrive was released online on 11.11.11, and is now free to watch online at http://www.thrivemovement.com/the_movie. In this video, filmmaker Kimberly Carter Gamble gives an update on the Thrive Movement and plans for 2013.
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