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Natural Buildings for Urban Living – The Tour (part 2)

December 15, 2020November 20, 2013 by Janaia Donaldson

The Craftsman-style bungalow looks normal on the outside, but the surprise is on the inside: straw bales inside the framing provide super insulation. 

Categories Act: Inspiration, Society Tags Buildings, Cohousing, Housing, strawbale building Leave a comment

Natural Buildings for Urban Living (part 1)

December 15, 2020November 18, 2013 by Janaia Donaldson

Wanting to demonstrate that “cities can be less impactful on the planet,” natural builder Lydia Doleman bought and remodeled a Portland house to demonstrate her values.

Categories Act: Inspiration, Society Tags Buildings, Cohousing, compost toilets, strawbale building, Urban Design Leave a comment

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