“The “Green” movement has its roots in the late 60’s with the “back-to-the land” movement—-when people really started to think not just about alternative life styles but different methods of building—-including sustainability. It could easily be argued that the father and mother of the back-to-the-land movement were Helen and Scott Nearing.
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FreeDome Earth
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“FreeDome Earth is a tribe of earthbuilders and sacred activists.
Deconstructing luxury in small home + tiny cabin + treehouse
“After several decades as an airline executive (including Delta president, Virgin America CEO and Lufthansa president/CEO), Fred Reid could have built a McMansion, but instead he chose to grow his home without taking on debt and embracing nature by adding small outbuildings.
The Nomad Foundation
“The Nomad Foundation — Combining ancient skills with new technologies to bring prosperity to nomadic people.
Wigwam Construction
“Chogan and his family needed a structure that could support the heavy snow and also provide shelter from the harsh northern winters. The dome shape of the wigwam has natural strength, and any snow that accumulated on the wigwam roof provided additional insulation from the cold.