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How to Plan a Zero-Waste Home Renovation
Welcome to a transformative journey towards sustainable living! Planning a zero-waste home renovation is not just about creating a more beautiful and functional living space. It’s a commitment to a greener, more eco-conscious lifestyle. This type of renovation is the epitome of responsible living in a world increasingly focused on sustainability. But what exactly does […]
Continue readingWhy Cob Houses are so Amazing
Cob houses are amazing and sustainable: Victor Jacquet of the Architecture Naturelle association explains it to us in this interview Cob houses are homes constructed using a mixture of clay, sand, straw, and water. This traditional building technique dates back centuries and has recently gained popularity as a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional […]
Continue readingHow to Build Your Own Green Home
Every day all around the world people takes acquiring the necessities of life – food, clothing, and shelter – into their own hands. In many places, it is the norm to build your own house and this event is often a community-wide get-together, after all, “Many hands make light work.” Even in the United States, […]
Continue reading8 Natural Building Materials for your Ecological Home
Are you renovating your home and want to find sustainable alternatives to concrete or chemical materials? In this article, you can learn more about some of the best natural building materials, ideal for creating an ecological home. Using eco-sustainable raw materials in the construction of your home or your accommodation is advantageous, both from an […]
Continue readingPermaculture and Green Building on Etna. Interview at Straw Bale House Felcerossa
Straw Bale House Felcerossa was born from the desire to lead a healthy lifestyle in harmony with nature. Let’s discover together the journey that turned this dream into one of the most significant ecological and self-sufficient realities in Sicily. Straw Bale House Felcerossa is a family-run farm suitable for eco-tourists travelling to Eastern Sicily. Here you can stay […]
Continue readingGreen Architecture: What Makes a Structure a “Living Building”
According to the Scientific American, a “living building” as approved by the United States Green Building Council is the new construction ideal in the United States. According to Euronews, another important web source, the world population is bound to turn 68% green by 2050, with an increased number of individuals striving to meet the criteria […]
Continue readingEcobnb in Marrakech: an interview with Veronica, owner of Riad Jaune Safran
Who would not love to stay in an authentic environment? Decorated with inlaid wood, wrought iron, mosaics, and colorful ancient Moroccan elements. Riad Jaune Safran welcomes you in Marrakesh for a truly relaxing and enchanting holiday. An entire riad exclusively for you, your family, and friends? With an all-inclusive staff, Riad Jaune Safran offers you […]
Continue readingEco efficient residence at the edge of the rainforest: Daintree Peaks Eco Stays
With the newly built Daintree Peaks Eco Stays operates from 2017 with the goal to be as eco-friendly as possible and have minimal impacts on the surroundings. Located North Queensland, surrounded by the World Heritage Listed Daintree Rainforest, it is undoubtedly a spectacular location. The amenities The 4 eco-chalets, each of them is 48 square […]
Continue readingHolidays in a straw house: everything you wanted to know
Have you ever wanted to have a straw house? Let’s discover together everything you need to know about this exceptional material and the experience of who decided to use it for their own home and B&B. Building practices and energy consumption in our homes account for nearly half of all greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere. It […]
Continue reading10 Things You Can Do to Build Green
Over the last few decades, green construction has come a long way. As opposed to being an alternative means for new home construction, it is quickly becoming mainstream. Consumers want a home where they can lay down their roots and build memories. But, they also want to know that they are building in the most […]
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