For the market for sustainable homes to continue to grow we need to adopt common language that resonates with consumers, such as “comfortable”, “healthy”, and “affordable”. There comes a point in most of our
Keep the building warm in the winter and cool in the summer with little to no utility bills / fossil fuels. This increases both psychological and physiological comfort. These Videos cover the details of
Norfolk couple retires, embraces radically sustainable living in self-built $70,000 earthship. Embracing radically sustainable living allowed Craig and Connie Cook to sail into early retirement aboard an earthship, a type of home that offers
An Earthship home is a type of passive solar house that is made of both natural and upcycled materials (such as earth-packed tires). Earthships can be completely off-grid or partially off-grid. Earthships can be built
When we think of insulation often times, the color pink and the feeling of itchiness is what comes to mind. While insulation is designed to reduce energy costs, in that sense, any insulation could
Fabulous and forward thinking!!! Cozy, self sufficient Earthship ready for someone else to take the helm. This completely off grid house functions perfectly. Artistic finishes throughout. This 1500 square foot 1 bedroom, 1 bath
Made from Sun-Lite® HP fiberglass glazing, a one-of-a-kind, high performance solar glazing material. Developed by Kalwall Corporation, Sun-Lite® HP is a lightweight, shatter-resistant low-cost solar glazing material that can be easily handled, cut and installed.
In Durban, South Africa’s third largest city, an amount of wastewater equivalent to 13 Olympic-sized swimming pools has been treated and reused for industrial use by a paper mill and a local refinery every
There are Still Quiet Places This is one of them Privacy overlooking the picturesque Methow Valley and East Slope Cascade Mountains in Washington State Permaculture Ready Off-Grid Sustainability Independent Living Surrounded by Beauty Begun
