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Modcell - Modern straw bale and hemp buildings

article — modcell.co.uk — When I saw the pictures on this site I was amazed that these beautiful, modern, commercial buildings were built using straw bales. This is definately a company to check out! "Our concept takes a… More… (Eco Home » Green Building)

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Shannon — planted 8 Dec 2009

What is an Earth House?

article — cobworks.com — Most materials we use for building an earth house are unprocessed, natural products such as sand, clay, straw and recycled materials. Earth is a abundant resource that can produce beautiful and… More… (Eco Home » Green Building)

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Shannon — planted 7 Dec 2009

Recycled Home

video — youtube.com — The REX Project a 2800 ft2 house built out our recycled materials. The original home was small and falling apart. Everything possible was salvaged and reused in the new construction. Beautiful,… More… (Eco Home » Green Building)

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Shannon — planted 20 Nov 2009

This new green house - Straw Bale Homes

video — youtube.com — "See how a house is really built out of straw these days! Designed for complete energy efficiency, these straw bale homes are in Crestone, Colorado." More… (Eco Home » Green Building)

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Shannon — planted 20 Nov 2009

Straw Bale House made by Single Mom for $50,000

video — youtube.com — An amazing house built by an amazing woman. Also check out her website at www.houseofstraw.com More… (Eco Home » Green Building)

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Shannon — planted 20 Nov 2009

Beautiful Eco-Dome by calearth.org

video — youtube.com — Beautiful and sustainable home built out of dirt. Very Interesting! More… (Eco Home » Green Building)

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Shannon — planted 20 Nov 2009

Clay Plaster - Green alternative and Negative Ion rich!

article — americanclay.com — Although I have not used this produce myself... I plan to in our next renovation. It looks very interesting and Their paragraph on Negative Ions really made me think. Worth a look at! More… (Eco Home » Green Building)

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JoJo — planted 28 Sep 2009

'Eco-village' wins planning fight

article — bbc.co.uk — "Backers of a proposed eco-village of small holdings made of straw, turf and timber in rural Pembrokeshire have won an appeal for planning permission." More… (Eco Home » Green Building)

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Shannon — planted 27 Aug 2009

25 Houseplants That Clean Indoor Air

article — factoidz.com — There are specific types of houseplants you can easily grow to diminish indoor pollution and poisons plus other simple ways that can clean the air inside your home. More… (Eco Home » Green Building)

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Sam — planted 24 Aug 2009

MIT Developing Concrete That Lasts for 16,000 Years

article — inhabitat.com — Civil engineers at MIT are currently developing a new breed of concrete that will be able to last for 16,000 years. Concrete is one of the most frequently used and widely produced man-made… More… (Eco Home » Green Building)

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Alex — planted 21 Jun 2009

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