There are many different techniques of building houses or dwellings using Natural materials or recycled materials. Some of these building techniques have been around for centuries. People who first came to this country to found the land built in this manner. They used what building materials were available to them from their local environment because they did not have any other choice or funds to use more expensive materials.

One of the advantages of building in this way is creating a more sustainable world. We aren't using up all the natural resources. It's less expensive also. We will be working with nature instead of abusing it & treating it like a commodity for our own purposes without replenishing it.

We also are becoming self-sufficiant & not relying on large Corporations to feed, build & warm us. We can create the energy it takes to light and heat our houses. We will become more independent and provide for ourselves without worrying about the costs of everything going up.

There are all kinds of materials that can be used to build with. Straw, Stone, Clay, Hair, Dung, Sand are all used to build with. Recycled materials can be used from mining dumps for glass, doors, fixtures, windows, bricks. Alot of materials are often discarded and can be reused instead of leaving them to make mountains of thrown out stuff!

There are places to go to learn these building techniques. Classes are taught that allow us to take advantage of regaining a more Natural way of life. Some of the schools that teach this building technique also teach the whole philosophy of Natural living. Here are a few links:

Seven Generations Natural Builders
Lost Valley Intentional Community & Educational Center
Natural Building Network


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