A fast plant for rapid shifts in construction – how the ancient supercrop Hemp can help build low carbon homes

By Rapid Transition Alliance Staff, Rapid Transition Alliance

There is now a huge opportunity to scale up this kind of building, while also bringing a decent living to farmers from a crop that is environmentally sustainable to grow.

Heating People Not Places: How to Keep Warm in a Cool House

By Kris De Decker, Low-Tech Magazine

If we rely solely on insulation, solar energy and sustainable architecture, it would take too much time to address the high energy use of buildings.

Restoring the Old Way of Warming: Heating People, not Place

By Kris De Decker, Low-Tech Magazine

It would make a lot of sense to restore this old way of warming, especially since modern technology has made it so much more practical, safe and efficient.