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Underground Home Recycled from a Missile Silo

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Kelly HartFebruary 14, 2021

A Cold War–era missile silo base in Eskridge, KS on 32 acres was converted into an underground home and has come on the market. It was built as an Atlas E missile structure in the early 1950s and was operated … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Ceilings, Climate, Emergency Shelter | 2 Replies

A Bush Sanctuary in Coastal Australia

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Kelly HartFebruary 10, 2021

This real estate listing in Australia has a lot of charm. Natural materials and traditional building methods were used to create this home situated in a peaceful rural view sanctuary.The home has a northerly orientation to take advantage of passive … Continue reading →

Posted in Arches, Building Styles, Ceilings, Design, Ecological Living, Roofs | 1 Reply

Earth-Sheltered Architecture Discussion

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Kelly HartFebruary 8, 2021

I am a member of a small group of natural building enthusiasts from around the world who are meeting online once a month to share ideas. This has been very productive and useful for all of us. Our last meeting … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Ceilings, Climate, Earthbag Building, Ecological Living, Economics, Insulation, Roofs | 7 Replies

Tour and Description of a Walipini

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Kelly HartFebruary 6, 2021

This video is an extensive description and tour of a walipini, or pit greenhouse, at Red Gate Farm. … Continue reading →

Posted in Appropriate Technology, Building Styles, Design, Ecological Living, Gardening, Roofs | 2 Replies

The Green Roofs of Sea Ranch

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Kelly HartJanuary 30, 2021

Sea Ranch is a planned community along 10 miles of California’s northern Sonoma Coast that was developed in the early 1960’s. I remember driving past it around that time when I lived in Jenner, a few miles south of there. … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Design, Ecological Living, Gardening, Insulation, Roofs | 1 Reply

Yogarriba Earthships in Bonaire

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Kelly HartJanuary 28, 2021

Ten years ago the folks at Yogarriba had a vision to make something different, so they contacted the Earthship organization and soon started the Earthship houses in Bonaire, a Caribbean Island. It became a labor of love and they worked … Continue reading →

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