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Green Buildings: Cob, domes, solar houses, cordwood masonry, earthships, earth sheltered, rammed earth, strawbale, timber frame, log, and other more sustainable green building methods...

Sustainable Builders General Cob Houses Solar Houses Dome Houses Strawbale Houses Adobe & Earth Sustainable Building Resources Sustainable Building Workshops & Events General EcoBuilding Resources Earth Sheltered Houses Earthships Solar Houses Strawbale Houses Cob Houses Show Case Houses Pictures Passive Solar House Gallery Found on other websites: Cob Houses: 1  2 Dome Houses: 1  2 Straw Bale Houses: 1  2 Earth Sheltered Houses: 1 Sustainable Home Calendars Sustainable Real Estate Green Real Estate Organic Farms for Sale    Related categories Sustainable Architects Sustainable Building Supplies Cleaning Products Financing -Mortgages Noble Home is a kit house custom designed for your site. With an easily assembled modern designed timber frame structure, a variety of natural materials can be used to infill and enclose the structure. Alternative techniques such as straw bale and earth berm can be used. Building Environmental Science and Technology (B.E.S.T.) has since 1996, provided affordable customized consulting services to designers, builders, building owners, government agencies, non-profit groups and consumers. We will help you focus your environmental building implementation projects. Sustainable Building Workshops & Events Yestermorrow Vermont Classes in straw bale construction, cob building, solar house design. Natural Building Colloquium - East New York Natural building colloquium June 26 - July 3, 2004 in Bath, NY featuring hands-on workshops, lectures, demonstrations - straw bale, cob, timber framing, solar, wind, permaculture. Earthship Hut Building Party West-Virginia 9-day Earthship Hut building party, June 28th to July 6th. Elk Garden, West-Virginia. Seven Generations Natural Builders Arizona Workshops in cob, straw bale and other natural building skills for the new natural builders. Natural Spaces Domes Minnesota Dome building workshops from this geodesic dome builder. Earthwood Building School Indiana, Wisconsin, Oregon Earthwood has been conducting specialized one- to five-day workshops in Cordwood Masonry and Earth Sheltered housing since 1981, with stone circle workshops added in August of 2000. Great Lakes School of Log Building and Stonemasonry Minnesota Learn the skills necessary to construct your own handcrafted log cabin or home at the Great Lakes School of Log Building in northern Minnesota. Save money, get hands-on experience and gain personal satisfaction by attending one of our monthly workshops. Landerland New Mexico Workshops: straw bale, lime plaster, earth plaster and flooring. Greenbuilder.com See for various workshops on their Calendar. The Cob Cottage Co Oregon, California, ... We conduct hands-on research on natural building methods and materials, testing our own buildings by living in them. Through practical training in natural construction, we help empower ordinary people to build their own houses at moderate cost. Workshop schedule Down-to-Earth Building Bee Canada, BC Our purpose is to work with community groups and together demonstrate the viability of cob structures.  In particular, the Down to Earth Building Bee seeks to work with communities experiencing economic hardship due to unsustainable resource extraction. Workshops Karacadir Mexico Learn to construct an Earthbag Building. Workshops cover foundations, walls, arches, vaults, domes and various finishes, composting toilet, gray water system, percolation pits. Earthed World UK We run workshops to provide hands on learning experiences and raise awareness of sustainable building. Auroville Earth Unit India The Auroville Earth Institute is researching, developing, promoting and transferring earth-based technologies, which are cost and energy effective. These technologies are disseminated through training courses, seminars, workshops, manuals and documents. Sustainable Building Resources Southwest Natural Builders Guild A guild of professionals experienced in : Straw Bale, Adobe Brick, Timber Framing, Light Straw Clay, Rammed Earth, Compressed Adobe, Clay and Earth Plasters, Natural Materials, Green Design & Architecture, Sustainable Development & Solar Electricity. Low Impact Housing A global survery to document of the best existing examples of Zero and Low Energy/ Environmental Impact Housing. Sustainable ABC Sustainable Architecture, Building and Culture: A unique compendium of links and content oriented to the global community of ecological and natural building proponents. YourHomePlanet Environmental building design and construction portal. EcoHome A showcase of products and services for sustainable building. Dead Red Crab Publishing The 2004 Living Homes calendars are here! Sustainable and alternative homes in a collage-style format, of interior and exterior Cob, Cordwood, Earthship, Earthbag, Papercrete, Passive Solar Tire Home and Strawbale homes. Informative, contacts and a few poems. Natural Building Resources An umbrella organization created to disseminate and coordinate information and activities regarding natural building, sustainable architecture, and ecological living. Greenbuilder.com Worldwide directory of Green Building Professionals. Green real estate classifieds. Sustainable Sources Bookstore. Green Conferences,   Calendar. Green web design, hosting. Advanced Buildings.org "A building professional's guide to more than 60 environmentally- appropriate technologies. Architects, engineers and buildings managers can improve the energy and resource efficiency of commercial, industrial and multi-unit residential buildings through the use of the technologies described in this web site." Your Home Very good introductory guide to more sustainable homes and interiors, and their design, construction or renovation. While information is specific for Australia, the ideas can be applied to other countries. Taylor Publishing Hard to find Books on Papercrete-- Cob-- Cordwood, Pole, Timber -- Adobe, Earthen, Rammed Earth -- Lime, Earth Plasters -- Straw bale , Stone houses, Plus Really Alternative, and hard to find resources too. (Solar/PV, Roofs, Design &Framing, off the grid Heat/Stoves, gardening, Rare Books.) Alternative Building Webring Information on sustainable building materials, techniques, and processes. Including straw bale, adobe, rammed earth, cordwood, log, post & beam, stone, concrete domes, earth ships and other techniques. Energy and Environmental Building Ass. Promotes the awareness, education and development of energy efficient, environmentally responsible buildings and communities.  The strength of the organization lies in the diversity and talent of its membership, which includes: architects, builders, developers, manufacturers, engineers, utilities, code officials, researchers, education, and environmentalists. Online bookstore. Northwest EcoBuilding Guild An association of builders, designers, homeowners, trades people, manufacturers, suppliers and others interested in ecologically sustainable building. Our membership includes nationally and regionally recognized leaders in their aspect of ecobuilding as well as interested beginners. Green Construction UK Green Construction is a collection of abstracts of newspaper and periodical articles relevant to green building in the UK. Native American Archictecture Overview of many different shelter types. World of Old Houses Restoring, renovating, remodeling or maintaining an old house, heritage building or traditional architecture? Look here for information, advice & assistance as well as all the bits' n' pieces you need: castings, decorative glass, fireplaces, fabrics, hardware, joinery, lighting, plumbing, plaster, tiles as well as color schemes, decoration, bathrooms & kitchens - absolutely everything for old houses! Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems A non-profit education, demonstration, and research organization that applies appropriate technologies and sustainable design practices. Somerset Trust for Sustainable Development UK Newsletters, seminars, exhibitions, consultancy, training & education Sustainable Large Buildings (Schools, Factories, ...) High Performance School Design Interactive courses on this site are offered free of charge as a public benefit for design and engineering professionals specializing in sustainable design for K-12 schools. High performance school design integrates day lighting, indoor air quality, and energy efficiency. Solar Houses Info The Solar Decathlon The U.S. Department of Energy's new student competition to design and operate the most attractive and effective solar-powered house. Earth Sheltered House Info Smart Shelter Network The Smart Shelter Network studies Natural, Sustainable and Green Building structures only in South Western Colorado. provides consulting and resource information for people wanting to build environmentally responsible buildings in this area as well as slide shows, courses, workshops, lectures and advocacy work with building officials, bankers, insurance companies, appraisers, politicians and builders. Earth House If you're tired of traditional housing then try an alternative. Earth House is one of the worlds largest sites dealing with Earth Sheltered homes. We are a real estate lister and roof-mounted wind turbine seller. Earth Building Info The Adobe Alliance Texas The purpose of the Adobe Alliance is to build low-cost energy efficient housing that is climatically and environmentally compatible and to fill widespread needs for sustainable, salubrious housing while enhancing the unique landscape of the Big Bend region of West Texas and other desert environments. Sustainable Builders General TEC Restorations Georgia Designing and building superior quality, low maintenance and highly energy efficient houses. We maximize the unique features of a specific lot, specializing in green building. Sustainable Building Systems California A company dedicated to promoting sustainable building practices and the use of "green" building materials and renewable energy sources. We assist individuals & organizations to design and build sustainable and comfortable: homes, professional buildings, workshops... Boa Constructor Building and Design California We are located in South Santa Cruz County. We have been in the building trades since the late 70's, general contractor since 1986 as Boa Constructor Building and Design. GreenBuilt Construction California GreenBuilt Construction is dedicated to providing the best construction experience with the least amount of intrusion in the environment. Hammond Fine Homes California Committed to building beautiful, functional & esthetic designs based on sustainable design principles, & enduring solutions. Site sensitive development practices, thermal efficiency in building design & construction, efficient use of the lowest impact construction materials, and the creation of healthy interior living environments. Artesano Colorado Natural builder specializing in the artistic and functional use and promotion of traditional natural materials in modern construction. Bolder Building Colorado Bolder Building is a small company offering personal service to the homeowner who wants something special, and wants to afford it. Whether performing Construction, Design, or Development services, I treat your project as if it were my own. Solarwise Colorado Natural Building and Design specializes in energy and resource efficient design and construction.  Our projects incorporate appropriate site orientation, local/natural/green materials, recycled products, non-toxic finishes and renewable energy systems. Abrams Design Build DC Innovative, cost-effective sustainable design & green construction for new custom homes, additions, renovations and preservation. Furbish Co Maryland Furbish Company delivers state of the art, innovative building systems - systems that offer enhanced comfort and health while restoring the natural systems that support us GreenBuilders Maryland We are general contractors. We do primarily remodeling and additions in the Baltimore area. We are also available nationally as consultants and construction managers. Palo Santo Designs New Mexico Designers and builders of natural homes, utilizing timber framing, straw bale, incorporating light clay walls, passive and active solar, adobe, and earthen floors and plasters. Appropriate Building Solutions North Carolina Appropriate Building Solutions, Inc. provides sustainable solutions at every stage of a construction project, from planning and design through construction and maintenance. The EcoBuilders North Carolina We emphasize environmentally conscious site preparation, efficient resource use, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, native species landscaping, and aesthetic and functional design. SouthEast Ecological Design North Carolina Seed approaches each project by observing the unique characteristics of each site as it interacts with the elements. Then, combining thoughtful observation with ecological principles, we create home and land use designs that perform in a multitude of beneficial ways. InnovaHomes North Carolina Innova Homes was established to build, cost-effective, energy efficient homes in western North Carolina. A committed Energy Star builder, they regularly use custom green modular construction, insulated concrete forms, fibercement siding, and many other innovative building technologies. Dan Fette Builders Texas Conserving our natural resources, first in the construction, and then in the ongoing operation of a completed home. Careful attention with this approach results in houses that are more efficient, more comfortable, healthier, more durable, and better for the earth. Sierra Homes Texas Sierra Homes constructs new homes with a focus on improving energy efficiency and indoor air quality. Pilgrim Building Co Texas Custom homes with a holistic approach, dovetailing efficiency and sustainability; infusing aesthetic detail with experienced craftsmanship. Strawbale, Adobe, Rammed earth, Aerated Concrete Block, Structural Insulated Panels, ... Progressive Construction Utah For those of you who are sensitive to chemicals, love conserving energy, or care deeply about reducing your impact, Progressive Construction & Remodeling provides environmentally sound building methods in Northern Utah. Planet Conscious Resources Utah Lasting quality construction with an emphasis on green or sustainable technologies. Whole Systems Design Vermont Integrating green landscape design, architecture, energy generation, ecological restoration... Living Sol Ontario, Canada Living Sol designs and builds healthy homes, cottages, and additions using ecological and sustainable methods, materials, and technologies. We include building methods such as post and beam, straw bale, earth sheltering, conventional frame and passive solar heating. Inveresk Architect Builders UK A design-led, one-stop shop, providing complete design and construction services for sustainable building. T-Zed Homes (BCIL) India Total zero-energy home concept including building materials, structure, resource use, community. Haugaard Design+Build Kansas Our goal at HD+B is to provide construction services to the market, while educating our customers about the impacts of sustainable building practices. Greencastle Florida Greencastle, Inc. is a custom home builder in Southwest Florida specializing in green, super energy efficient, storm resistant houses. Green Hammer Oregon, Portland Dedicated to providing intelligent ecologically conscious design and build services for home additions, remodels and new construction. Creatively unite the use of advanced technologies in energy efficiency with the intelligent use of earth friendly materials and design concepts. R.A. Mears Maryland Contractor builder. R.A. Mears believes in working with customers to incorporate eco-friendly building products as their budget allows. Builders - Timber Framed Houses Whippletree Timberframing Ontario, Canada Whippletree Post and Beam designs, cuts and raises timber frames and is located in Central Ontario near the city of Peterborough. Workshops. Hamlet Heavy Timberwork Quebec, Canada Builders of handcrafted traditional timber framed homes. New World Timber Frame UK New World Timber Frame manufacture sustainable, modern timber frame solutions. At the forefront of building technology, we offer a wide range of products and systems. The Timber Frame UK The Timber Frame Company specializes in the design, construction and erection of traditional and modern Green Oak, Douglas Fir and Larch heavy structural timber frame buildings and structures. Sustainable Builders UK Design and supply homes and buildings that are made using timber. Not just a timber frame but massive square or round sections of timber that are individually cut to size by the latest computer controlled equipment. Each piece is crafted and fits together to produce the modular timber home or building. The modular components are manufactured in Finland. Builders - Bamboo Houses Chi 'Bagoda Wyoming The goal of Chi' Bagoda is to develop and explore the potential of bamboo as an accepted and widely used building material with the launching of a new species of sustainable architecture. We hope to introduce a modern bamboo construction system that will work with all species of bamboo across the entire socio-economic spectrum. Prefab bamboo housing. Solar House Builders Sunlight Homes Custom homes designed for your land and lifestyle in the western US. Specializing in updated passive solar design and super insulated, panelized construction. Enertia Building Systems North Carolina Designers and Manufacturers of Environmental Solar / Geothermal Homes. New England Solar Homes Massachusetts New England Solar Homes is a solar home design company founded in 1995 devoted to the design of high performance environmentally responsive homes appointed in a number of popular regional styles.   Solar Design Associates Massachusetts Promotes solar energy and sustainable development by providing design, engineering, project management, and technical support services to architects, electric utilities, private clients, and developers. Vital Systems California Vital Systems is an ecological building, design and consulting company formed in 1997. Adobe & Other Earth House Builders Rammed Earth Development, Inc. Arizona We build only rammed earth and adobe houses. The thick earth walls of our houses work well with a variety of architectural styles. Our rammed earth or adobe wall systems are energy efficient, environmentally friendly, non toxic, sound buffering, and termite and fire resistant. Mountain Earth Technologies Arizona Offers a comprehensive mobile Cast Earth delivery service throughout the Southwest. An Arizona company, Mountain Earth is based in the mountains of Prescott and is licensed to deliver Cast Earth statewide at both residential and commercial levels. Edelman Homes New Mexico Fine Adobe Homes Cast Earth A structural material made with earth and calcined gypsum can replace wood or steel framing in residential and light commercial buildings, reversing escalating costs while yielding energy and environmental benefits. Adobe International New Mexico Manufacturer of portable block factory systems. Earth Sheltered House Builders Performance Building Systems Colorado Steel structural systems with concrete, forms a shell rated in excess of 4000-psi. When sheltered with earth, the home benefits from the constancy of the earth's temperature, greatly reducing heating and cooling expense. Davis Caves Illinois Builders & developers of earth-sheltered homes since 1977...worldwide.  Picture Gallery Home Sweet Earth Home Ohio Designers and builders of fine earth sheltered homes since 1977. Earthlog Equity Group Tennessee Earthlog Equity Group, A National Award-Winning Builder of World Class Custom Designed Earth Sheltered Homes and Commercial Structures, Worldwide Construction and Dealerships Available. Formworks Building Colorado You can protect your family by investing in an affordable, energy efficient home designed to your specifications; earth sheltered, sunlit, comfortable year round, striking designs, and a longterm secure investment. Water Recycling Living Machines Inc. New Mexico, Florida Advanced Sewage Treatment, Ecologically Engineered Wastewater Recycling Solutions, Innovative Reuse.

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