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Open Air Theater Cafe in Thailand

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Kelly HartJanuary 18, 2021

This bamboo construction has served as the setting for experimental music artists from all over the world at an annual festival in Thailand. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the stage has been transformed into a ‘theater cafe’ by weaving fishing … Continue reading →

Posted in Arches, Building Styles, Ceilings, Community, Design, Roofs | Leave a reply

Memories of Owen as a Young Man

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Kelly HartJanuary 8, 2021

I received an email from Susan Johnson titled “Owen my friend” and she has given me permission to post it here: I met Owen so long ago. In the early 70’s, Owen built his first house. He began coming to … Continue reading →

Posted in Appropriate Technology, Community, Education, General, History | 5 Replies

The Saga of Macramé Park

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Kelly HartJanuary 4, 2021

The Saga of Macramé Park is a film made by Ben Van Meter in the early 1970’s in Bolinas, California. It shows how a wonderful and artful playground was built by my older sister, Alexandra Jacopetti Hart, with lots of … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Community, Design, Ecological Living, Economics, Structural aspects | Leave a reply

Natural Building as a Solution for India

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Kelly HartDecember 18, 2020

Over one-third of the world’s population still lives in mud homes made with mud, but their popularity has been steadily declining. A recent survey conducted by scientists from India and The Netherlands found that cement’s popularity and availability were the … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate, Community, Ecological Living, Economics, Education, Plasters | 3 Replies

Colorful Superadobe Domes on Hormuz Island, Iran

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Kelly HartDecember 10, 2020

A vibrant multipurpose cultural residential community, designed by ZAV architects as part of a broader initiative on Iran’s Hormuz Island, was built with CalEarth trained Superadobe specialists. Hormuz is a historic port in the strategic strait of Hormuz in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Arches, Building Styles, Community, Design, Domes, Earthbag Building, Economics | 1 Reply

Tiny Homes Co-Housing in New Zealand

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Kelly HartDecember 8, 2020

A co-housing development using sustainable tiny buildings and permaculture principles is happening in Golden Bay, New Zealand. Those behind the project say that 18 future residents have already provided loans between $50-100,000 each, allowing them to reserve a home and … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Community, Ecological Living, Economics, Permaculture | 2 Replies

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