This man built a beautiful off-grid cabin with the help of friends for $65,000 CAD including the cost of the land. There was no road access to his lot so he had to bring in all of the building materials using a 4-wheeler with a small trailer, and then load them on a material elevator…
Biophilic design is a term which refers to the connection between our built environment and the living world around us. It speaks to our innate love of nature, our biosphere and connection with living systems. This tiny home has been designed to incorporate elements of biophilic design and natural building to create a home on…
Sustainability consultant John Brodie talks about the importance of sustainable landscaping and using the natural elements to improve your home environment.
These hempcrete blocks are a green building material made with a hemp-lime insulation mixture packed around a biocomposite structural frame. They can be stacked like bricks to build walls up to 30 feet high and they become the insulation and the structure of the building. All you need to do after the walls are built…
Hampton Roads Sustainable Living Fair February 16th and 17th at the ODU Webb Center. - http://www.slfhr.com/ Saturday's events: 10:30 am | Morning yoga Start your morning right with a brief yoga session led by Elisa. 11:00 am | Homesteading hour Hearthside Farm will present a homesteading hour showing you how to process your own wool…
Combining the alluring freedom of both tiny house living and life on the water, this tiny floating house boat is an incredible alternative living solution. Become a Living Big Patron: https://www.patreon.com/livingbig Designed by Ian Ugarte in collaboration with architect Drew Heath, this tiny house boat, named the Arkiboat, was designed to be strong and lightweight,…