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Alternative Building Technologies
Rammed Earth - the past has a lot to teach the future click here for the full story *Many builders of the past utilised the earth for not just the foundations of their homes but literally for the home itself.* Today, builders are turning back the clock to again build with the strength, durability and insulation of rammed earth. more ->
The Straw Bale House - a building innovation click here for the full story *When the fox huffed and puffed the straw house down, it wasn't one of today's environmental masterpieces.* Thirty times more efficient than wood to manufacture, ten times better than double-brick as an insulator, straw bales are today's building innovation. more ->
Cob or Earth Building click here for the full story *The wonderful world of cob or earth building in Australia* *is flexible and beautiful.* What could be more organic, and more beautifully sustainable than building with the earth all around you? more ->
Organic Farming and Gardening
Great Soil click here for the full story *What's the secret to raising healthy, carefree organic vegetables and flowers? Great soil.* How can you tell if your soil has what plants need? A simple, do-it-yourself soil test. more->
Willing Workers on Organic Farms click here for the full story *Imagine helping fellow travellers, while they help you with their hands.* A fantastic world-wide scheme known as 'Willing Workers on Organic Farms' or WWOOF, puts willing workers (mostly travellers) on organic farms where they work for room and accommodation. more->