Thermal Mass Walls
These walls systems are all solid walls made out of dense materials, of which the modern Brick, Block and poured concrete walls are the most common variety. Since these common variants are all have
Permits, Codes & Regulations
Already have money and insurance. now you are looking for land and ready to acquire land. do not buy land yet, make sure you will be allowed to do what you want to do.
Types of Insulation
Insulation materials run the gamut from bulky fiber materials such as fiberglass, rock and slag wool, cellulose, and natural fibers to rigid foam boards to sleek foils. Bulky materials resist conductive and — to
Vapor Barriers
In most climates, vapor barriers, or, more accurately, vapor diffusion retarders, should be part of a moisture control strategy for a home. A vapor barrier or vapor diffusion retarder is a material that reduces
Power to the People
Why the rise of green energy makes utility companies nervous. Mark and Sara Borkowski live with their two young daughters in a century-old, fifteen-hundred-square-foot house in Rutland, Vermont. Mark drives a school
Heating Water
Water is heated with the sun and natural gas. The sun heats the water and the natural gas water-heater only turns on if the water is not hot enough. This is called "gas-on-demand" water
10 Beautiful ‘Off The Grid’ Homes
Big cities and luxuries aren't for everybody. If you're someone who enjoys the outdoors and a simple life, maybe its time to consider moving off the grid. Its not just for criminals anymore. The
Disaster Relief: Hurricanes, Earthquakes, Poverty
After a disaster The people immediately need potable water, sanitary liquid waste treatment and strong shelter. We provide this to the people, very quickly. Fully off-grid buildings that are super sustainable,
How to pound tires and build tire walls
Tire walls are made by laying tires in staggered courses like bricks or concrete blocks. Each tire is filled with compacted earth, so that it becomes a rammed earth brick encased in steel belted
Are Earthships The Ultimate Off Grid Solution?
What is an Earthship? An Earthship 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