by Bliss | Dec 4, 2022 | Earth, eco-villages, Education, environment, Featured, green, Nature, permaculture, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Tiny Homes
Photo by Meg MacDonald Introduction Earthships are a fairly unique building style that uses passive-solar techniques to create self-sufficient homes. They were invented by architect Michael Reynolds in the 1970s and have been around for over 30 years now, so...
by Bliss | Dec 3, 2022 | Earth, eco-villages, environment, green, Nature, Sustainability, Tiny Homes
What Is Aircrete? Aircrete is a lightweight, cellular concrete that is made with cement, lime, sand, and water. It is also known as autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC). Aircrete is produced by mixing the ingredients together and then curing the mixture in an autoclave,...
by Bliss | Dec 1, 2022 | Earth, eco-villages, environment, green, Nature, permaculture, Sustainability, Tiny Homes
Photo by De Lemster Krant Introduction Yurts are a circular, portable dwelling that can be found throughout Central Asia and Siberia. The word “yurt” actually refers to multiple types of dwellings in different cultures, including some that...
by Bliss | Nov 30, 2022 | Featured, Earth, Eco, Eco Tourism, eco-villages, Education, environment, green, Nature, Peace, permaculture, Renewable Energy, Solutions, Sustainability, Tree Houses
Image by Agadilov Introduction I’ve always been a huge fan of sustainable living, but it wasn’t until recently that I realized how much fun it could be. In fact, after meeting some like-minded individuals at a sustainable lifestyle workshop, we...
by Bliss | Nov 29, 2022 | Earth, Eco Tourism, eco-villages, Education, environment, Featured, green, Nature, permaculture, Renewable Energy, Solutions, Sustainability, World
Photo by Evie S. Introduction We all have a responsibility to the planet, and understanding our carbon footprint is an important part of that. A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions caused by an individual, organization, or event....
by Bliss | Nov 29, 2022 | Earth, Eco Tourism, eco-villages, Education, environment, Featured, green, Nature, permaculture, Sustainability
Photo by Kyle Glenn Geodesic domes are a type of structure that is made up of a series of interconnected triangles. They are very strong and efficient structures, and they can be built from a variety of materials, including wood, steel, and aluminum. Geodesic...