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Elizabeth D.
Founder
A circle for those interested in energy efficient alternative construction using natural resources. Examples include cob, straw bale, cordwood, timber, post and beam, etc... More

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Elizabeth D.
We are building both a homestead (that may be converted to a monastic guest work house and guest quarters) and a monastic hermitage. We are taking the same approach for both: build a larger building conventionally using 2&#039;x6&#039; lumber, and build individual sleeping quarters separately, semi underground using earthbags, pond liner, and earth plaster made from native clay, sand and straw.<br /><br />I wanted to build above ground cottages using native timber and cob filled walls, but at th... View More
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