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A beautifully finished straw bale home with natural plaster walls
Wall assemblies - new construction

Straw Bale Homes: A Complete Guide for Homeowners & Professionals

...building method of the past, which is not true at all. Building homes with straw has a long history, but it is still a viable option for walls and insulation. Straw is all natural, non toxic, renewable, and sequesters carbon. What's not to love? Well, there3 are a few things, but nothing major, and nothing worth dismis...

Wall assemblies - new construction

Rammed Earth Homes: A Sustainable and Beautiful Wall Assembly

...building method for many centuries. Historically, its application involved manual labor, making it a time-intensive process. The modern revival of this building method can be attributed to a growing demand for natural, non-toxic homes and more eco-friendly building practices, aided by modern technology. Pneumatic tampe...

The Methane Midden compost water heater
Plumbing and water heaters

Compost pile hot tub water heater

...building in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and on these pages below :  How to choosing between a solar tracker and fixed solar panels 10 questions to ask a solar contractor All about solar heating and energy generation  Tidal hydroelectric generation  Learn more about the benefits of a free Ecohome Network ...