Podcasts about Natural building

In this session I hosted a discussion on the importance of restoring proper hydrological function in a landscape and the steps to achieving it with my friends and colleagues at Climate Farmers, a non-profit organisation working to advance regenerative agriculture in Europe. In this panel I got to speak with three of the most experienced and influential educators working on this from a farming perspective. Since landscape hydrology and its proper function is often overlooked in its importance in regulating global temperature, I wanted to focus on this specifically. I was lucky enough to bring together three of the experts that have most guided my learning in this field, Zach Weiss, Nicole Masters, and Mark Shepard. Don't forget that if you want to see the video of the full event, you can check it out on the Climate Farmer's Youtube channel through the link in the show notes for this episode. Zach Weiss is the protégé of revolutionary Austrian farmer Sepp Holzer, Zach is the first person to earn Holzer Practitioner certification directly from Sepp. Zach went on to create Elemental Ecosystems to provide an action-oriented process to improve clients' relationship with their landscape. Elemental Ecosystems is an ecological development, contracting, and consulting firm specializing in watershed restoration and ecosystem regeneration. The firm's work includes Aquaculture, Agroforestry, Water Retention Landscapes, Terrace Systems, Spring Development, Natural Building, and more. Mark Shepard is the CEO of Forest Agriculture Enterprises LLC, founder of Restoration Agriculture Development LLC and award-winning author of the books, Restoration Agriculture and Water for Any Farm. He is most widely known as the founder of New Forest Farm, the 106-acre perennial agricultural savanna considered by many to be one of the most ambitious sustainable agriculture projects in the United States. Nicole Masters is is an independent agroecologist, systems thinker, storyteller, educator and author of the book “For the Love of Soil.” With over 20 years of practical and theoretical experience in regenerative agriculture, she is also recognised as a knowledgeable and dynamic speaker on the topic of soil health. Her team of soil coaches at Integrity Soils work alongside producers in the U.S., Canada and across Australasia supporting producers and organisations who cover over 24 million acres, to take their landscapes to the next level in nutrient density, profitability and environmental outcomes.

This month we are focusing on building the habit of Rest and Recovery.My goal is to help you build habits peacefully so that you can impact your world powerfully.In the Hello Mornings Daily Podcast, I share a simple tip based on our monthly theme and then I close the podcast with our 3-Minute Morning Routine.THE 3-MINUTE MORNINGGod Time: Pray Psalm 143: 8 (Minute 1)Plan Time: Prayerfully Review Your Calendar  (Minute 2)Move Time: Take 5-10 Deep Breaths (Minute 3)That's it! Adjust as needed and use as your pathway to a growing morning habit!Want to go deeper with our workshops, journals, Bible Studies and accountability ? Join The Hello Mornings Academy, where we help Christian women build habits and reach goals peacefully so they can impact their world powerfully.GOODIES: Click here to download our FREE morning routine goodies.COMMUNITY: Click here to learn more about the Hello Mornings Academy.BOOK: Click here to get the Hello Mornings BookCheering you on,❤️ Kat Lee   

Jacob Deva Racusin is a natural building designer, builder, and educator. He is a longtime leader in the field of sustainable building and the co-founder of New Frameworks, a worker-owned cooperative committed to a “kinder sort of building.” Using natural materials such as native hardwood, clay, and stone, they are developing data-driven and scalable solutions for cost-effective, non-toxic, plant based building that can substantially impact our urgent ecological and health crises. Starting as a young person in the punk rock scene, Jacob got involved early on with forward thinking movements around sustainable agriculture and building, and he hasn't looked back. Now, he is hopeful that the world is catching up and that healthy, natural building is poised to be a major solution to our global environmental crisis.  In this episode, Jacob and show host Neal explore Jacob's early transition from organic agriculture to pioneering sustainable building practices, highlighting his work in natural building and his path to becoming an advocate for ecological building materials. They delve into Jacob's innovative approach to construction, his early experiences with straw bale homes, his formative experience with Yestermorrow Design School, and his contribution to the BEAM tool with Builders for Climate Action. They also discuss the challenges of integrating sustainable and natural building practices into the mainstream, as well as the potential to encourage widespread adoption, especially as the world looks for ways to cut carbon emissions. For more information about his work, visit newframeworks.com (and follow them on IG) or buildersforclimateaction.org. ———————-At Latitude, we're more than a real estate firm; we're your partner in the transformation of homes, communities, and habitats towards healthy, resilient, and thriving communities. By combining specialized real estate consulting services with a creative agency model, we work with property stewards and developers on capital and fundraising strategies, team formation, branding, marketing, and sales. ---------Are you a professional wanting to create transformational outcomes with your work? Join the Regenerative Real Estate Community to get access to workshops, regenerative real estate investment opportunities, and connect to other leaders and culture creators within the greater real estate industry to create the impact you seek in your work.

In this episode of Body of Wisdom, we meet Dani Wolff and she takes us through her fascinating life as a legit pioneer in earth building and natural building design, permaculture, and conscious community creation, all the way through to her more recent work with Byron Bay-based pregnancy/gardening group Earthed to Birth and as a doula. We cover all sorts of territory in this chat, I am so sure you're going to love it! From Earthships to Motherhood: Discover how Dani transitioned from her life travelling the world designing and building sustainable natural homes to supporting new mothers as a doula The Realities of Conscious Community: Dani shares the trials and successes of building conscious and collaborative commnunities, including her studies at Findhorn in Scotland and how that led her to create two 'model' communities, in Victoria and Byron Bay Community Impact: Learn about Dani's innovative projects, including a local mums and bubs farm initiative and the Earth to Birth pregnancy support group (that was concevied as probably the world's first pregnancy and garedning group!), and how she pivoted from large-scale projects to micro-projects in order to increase her impact Sustainable Living: Gain insights into sustainable building practices and how Dani learned to adapt them to different climates through trial and error Birth Work and Doula Experiences: Hear touching stories from Dani's experiences attending births and the vital role doulas play (especially in supporting dads!) Don't miss this deeply enriching conversation on the Body of Wisdom podcast! Find Dani:  https://www.instagram.com/_daniwolff_/ Make Hearth - Natural Building Design https://www.instagram.com/make.hearth/ Byron College Course: Natural Building Introduction  https://byroncollege.org.au/course-details/?course_id=82985&course_type=w  Earthed to Birth - meets at The Farm Byron Bay fortnightly https://www.instagram.com/earthedtobirth/ Young Farmers Connect https://www.instagram.com/young.farmers.connect/  Dani also offers a Lismore pregnancy group and doula services. Contact her via Instagram to learn more.

Jeff and Dan are joined by Dr. Peter Rickaby again. We were due a catch up so we recorded the conversation because he's always interesting. Peter should need little introduction, so we'll just say he's our favourite retrofit expert (sorry everyone else) and our most frequent guest on the show. He's only returned to the pod, not to the UK. In principle he's migrated to South Africa and is supposed to be retiring, but that's not exactly worked out so far. He has made it to Johannesburg though. Bu, if you haven't encountered him before Peter is one of the heads behind PAS 2035 and Ireland's BER system, amongst many other achievements. Go back and check the earlier episodes too.We had planned to talk about his experiences with the energy situation in South Africa and what we might learn from it but, as ever, we meandered all over the shop covering all sorts: retrofit, natural building materials, heat pumps, fabric first, fabric fifth, novel recycling, embodied carbon etc.Past appearancesRetrofit - Who do you trust? With Dr. Peter Rickaby (May 2023)Dr Peter Rickaby (part 1) on Retrofit, Heat Pumps, EPCs, PAS 2035, LADs, Climate Change, and everything in-between (June 2022)Dr Peter Rickaby (part 2) on Retrofit, Heat Pumps, EPCs, PAS 2035, LADs, Climate Change, and everything in-between (June 2022)The Retrofit Challenge and PAS 2035 with Dr Peter Rickaby (September 2021)**SOME SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**We don't actually earn anything from this, and it's quite a lot of work, so we have to promote the day jobs.Follow us on the Zero Ambitions LinkedIn pageJeff, Alex, and Dan about websites, branding, and communications - zap@eiux.agency; Everything is User ExperienceSubscribe and advertise with Passive House Plus (UK edition here too)Check Lloyd's Substack: Carbon UpfrontJoin ACANJoin the AECB Join the IGBCCheck out Her Own Space, the renovation and retrofit platform for women (but not in a patronizing way)**END OF SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**

It was a great pleasure to spend some time discussing a new paradigm for our built environment with David Nicholson; considering how the construction of our buildings can actually support the drawing down of carbon. David is the director of Natural Building SystemsHis work not only explores how we can transform the impact of our buildings upon the climate, but how the use of natural materials is key to both creating and maintaining a healthy living environment for ourselves too.Natural Building Systems is working directly with farmers to develop a supply chain for the hemp fibre utilised within their unique prefabricated system. Combining the best of nature and technology to work towards an affordable, adaptable system of building for a more regenerative future.For a further breakdown of this discussion see the timestamps below.See the video version of this episode here: https://www.wearecarbon.earth/carbon-sink-homes-david-nicholson/-------More Formats from We Are Carbon: [Shorter Video Format with Animations] - Can All Food be Regenerative. With Patrick Holden: https://www.wearecarbon.earth/can-all-food-be-regenerative/[Story Telling Audio Format] - Soil (My Common Sense Take) : https://www.wearecarbon.earth/soil-path-to-whole-systems-thinking/Explore ways to support this content: https://www.wearecarbon.earth/your-support/----------------------Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:06:10 - Embodied carbon in buildings - the size of today's problem00:13:30 - The transition needed00:17:30 - Synthetic insulation - look at the bigger picture00:22:00 - The properties of hemp & short life cycle crops00:29:00 - Utilising short life cycle crops as a more sustainable resource than timber?00:34:30 - Working & developing with farmers00:43:30 - The biobased modular system of Natural Building Systems00:54:10 - The experience for a builder / developer to work with NBS & adaptability01:00:00 - The experience to live within a NBS construction 01:05:00 - Collaborating / getting in touch / learning more

This week we're talking about modular construction and Natural Building Systems with MD Chloe Donovan.Chloe is a really interesting character with a fascinating product that she's bringing to market. Unusually, she's a farmer who got into building and then found herself as an entrepreneur in the febrile world of modular building and MMC.We talk about all sorts, from the challenges of propagating a biogenic supply chain to the ever-contentious subject of calculating embodied carbon, and a little about what's going on in MMC.Notes from the showChloe Donovan on LinkedInNatural Building Systems websiteNatural Building Systems on LinkedIn**SOME SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**We don't actually earn anything from this and it's quite a lot of work, so we have to promote our day jobs.Follow us on the Zero Ambitions LinkedIn pageJeff, Alex, and Dan about websites, branding, and communications - zap@eiux.agency; Everything is User ExperienceSubscribe and advertise with Passive House Plus (UK edition here too)Check Lloyd's Substack: Carbon UpfrontJoin ACANJoin the AECB Join the IGBCCheck out Her Own Space, the renovation and retrofit platform for women (but not in a patronizing way)**END OF SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**

Abhishek Shirsat and Corrie Foreman Shirsat are the founders of Red Earth House, a place of exploration, rewilding, creativity, and initiative in a village near Chiplun in the Konkan region of India. Abhishek has lived his life in the forests, researching and rescuing snakes. Corrie is an artist, poking ink on her skin and of her friends since childhood.  What You'll Learn: 

Today I'm joined by natural builder Julz Baker from Unearthed to talk about the lessons he learned from running a natural building company. It's a frank chat about some of the pitfalls that may await new natural building businesses ... and a whole load of tangents and material chat. Episode linksUnearthed - https://www.instagram.com/unearthed_build/Lewes Bonfire Society - https://www.lewesbonfire.com/Kind Supply - https://www.kindsupply.uk/Old Tree Brewery ( Kombucha - not a sponsor! Just happened to be featured) https://www.oldtreebrewery.co.uk/?page=2Will Stanwix - https://thathempcreteguy.com/aboutACAN - https://www.architectscan.org/Denim Insulation - https://www.kindsupply.uk/blogs/sustainability-journal/sustainable-sound-proofing-with-recycled-denimSilica is a compound derived from silicon commonly found in nature and used in various industrial and consumer applications, including glass production and as a filler in paints, plastics, and rubber.Silicone, on the other hand, is a synthetic polymer derived from siloxane.BOOKSNature's Calendar - http://tinyurl.com/jbuct93sThe Magical Year - http://tinyurl.com/3h3533zyThe Dispossessed - http://tinyurl.com/yz6s8f6zPODCASTWitch - BBC Sounds - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m001mc4pConnect with me:IG - @jeffreythenaturalbuilderTwitter - @JNaturalBuilderFacebook - JeffreythenaturalbuilderLinkedIn - JeffreythenaturalbuilderSupport this podcast - https://www.patreon.com/buildingsustainability Support the show and get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christina Ransbury is an interior and architecture designer, who strives to use low-carbon building methods that not only stand the test of time but prioritize the health of our planet. She is also an artist and a dreamer who wants to make this world a beautiful example of what humans are capable of. What You'll Learn: 

Meet Sudhanshu Verma, a passionate Cyclist and a Filmmaker. He is known for choosing the road less traveled, literally and metaphorically. He has bikepacked across India and now dreams of seeing the world on his bicycle. In this conversation, he shares his story of overcoming scarcity and creating abundance.What You'll Learn: 

Are you someone who finds confidence and purpose in learning new things? Do you enjoy feeling personally empowered in your home and garden? Are you always looking to have more control over the supply chains impacting your daily life? If so, this episode is for you. Arielle Crawford spent the beginning of her professional life as a sustainable fashion designer in New York City. Committed to wearing exclusively natural fibers, she wanted to expand that discipline into other areas of her life. After COVID, she knew it was time to take her skillset and burgeoning confidence to a homestead in rural Texas, and learn how to live off the land. Today, Arielle walks Corinne through her journey learning about natural building methods and materials. They discuss diving into new projects before being “ready”, gaining confidence from learning new skills, the authenticity of living your life one day at a time, and how pregnancy is a superpower. Arielle is warm and generous with her information and experiences— we know this episode will inspire you to get out there and build something new! Corinne and Arielle discuss: How Arielle chose to leave fashion and New York City, to move to a  career in natural building in rural Texas Arielle's principle of “scaling out your values” The importance of learning new skillsHer transition from Brooklyn to central TexasHow skills from the fashion industry prepared her for the transition to off-grid livingThe special qualities of cob building The Hand Sculpted HouseMagical lime plastering The personal empowerment from natural building methods MOLD and what exacerbates it How traditional paint is similar to wearing polyester Arielle's journey to living plastic-freeGetting to know a bag of flour Arielle's mantra of “Convenience is not my King”Basic life skills as a balm for anxiety, depression, imposter syndromeThe stoic idea that your day is your lifeArielle's experience of being pregnant as a superpower Living life in a pregnancy biorhythm Infusing leadership with femininity Find Arielle's non-profit on instagram @therealnesspreserve, as well as her natural building company @texas_cob. Stay tuned for all their offerings in spring of 2024, teaching others about natural building and homesteading skills. And as always, we'd love to hear from you. Did you love this episode? Did it make you think? Let us know. Reach out via email hello@latebloomerranch.com or on Instagram @latebloomerranch Please subscribe, rate and review the show. See you next time.

As we all know, sometimes it isn't easy being green. Especially when it comes to sustainable, affordable, earth-friendly architecture. Remember the story of the three little pigs? It didn't work out so well for the two pigs who built cheap houses out of straw and sticks. But what if it were feasible to build durable, eco-friendly buildings out of straw or sticks—or even corn cobs or woodchips? Our friends at Nomadic Earth Architecture say it's possible, and they want to tell you how.As our regular listeners know, a theme that we've returned to often in season four of the podcast has to do with how younger generations—Millenials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha—are responding to the climate crisis. To that end, we'll be talking now with Jesse Nathanson and James Sledge—two young changemakers who are passionate about teaching better ways to build. They are here to tell us about their global initiative called Nomadic Earth Architecture—an organization that is all about inspiring people to build their own sustainable, non-toxic buildings out of cheap, easy to find natural materials. Guests:  Jesse Nathanson Cofounder and and project manager for Nomadic Earth Architecture International social worker and aide Facebook James Sledge Cofounder and and project manager for Nomadic Earth Architecture LinkedIn Facebook  Mentions: Magnesium Petrification VOCs International Community Development Masters Keywords: architecture, natural building, sustainability, non-toxic, ancient technology, resources, accessibility, education, runoff, magnesium, packaging, organic materials, affordable housing, volatile organic compounds, VOCs, housing crisis, toxicity, health, affordability, environmental justice, social justice, intersectionality, copowerment, stewardship, relationships, indigenous peoples, community Find us on our website: Earthkeepers. Donate here to Earthkeepers Podcast.Our parent organization: Circlewood. Join the Stand.

Are you ready to embark on a journey that blends architectural innovation with environmental sustainability? Come along as I engage in a vibrant discussion with the gifted duo, Jo Bolton and Matt Whitaker of Abundant Earth. We delve into the captivating process of constructing a straw bale house that exists in harmony with its natural surroundings. It's not just a house, but a tribute to human ingenuity and a testament to the beauty of nature. The tale doesn't stop at the mere structure; it's the life force that fueled its creation that forms the crux of our conversation. We reminisce about the energetic team that breathed life into the project, from the dedicated participation of the community to the unique challenges and delightful surprises encountered along the way. Unearth the inspiration behind the design, be it the Nebraska-style straw bale construction, timber frame, turf roof or the unparalleled retaining wall crafted from truck tires.As we tread the path of understanding the deep connection between the house and its environment, we'll also immerse in the beauty of waking up to buzzards wheeling in the sky. This episode isn't merely about creating a house; it's about forging a relationship with Mother Nature and the indomitable human spirit. Become a part of this journey, as we explore the union of nature, architecture and human resilience.Episode LinksJo Bolton Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joimbolc/Matt Whittaker Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/matty.whittaker/Time Lapse of Frame Raising - https://youtu.be/JMlqLREh49kBeautiful 17m video of frame raising - https://youtu.be/vhU6qDBmN9EAbundant Earth - https://www.abundantearth.coop/Building With Bales - Barbara Jones - https://tinyurl.com/236u65ssBuilding the Timber Frame House : The Revival of a Forgotten Craft - https://tinyurl.com/2658n4n5The Last Straw Journal - https://www.thelaststraw.org/European Straw Bale Gathering - https://strawbuilding.eu/Woodland Pioneers - http://www.coppiceapprentice.org.uk/pioneersbook.phpInsider's Career Club Podcast -Sindy ThomasHelpful career tips from Your Career Insider and top industry professionals. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyKind Supplyhttps://kindsupply.co.uk/For all your sustainable building products, advice & training. Support the showConnect with me:IG - @jeffreythenaturalbuilderTwitter - @JNaturalBuilderFacebook - JeffreythenaturalbuilderLinkedIn - JeffreythenaturalbuilderSupport this podcast - https://www.patreon.com/buildingsustainability

Healthy Homes and Building Biology is all about empowering health and environmentally-conscious homeowners, designers, and builders, to create home environments that will enable each household member to thrive, without contributing to the destruction of our environment.Daniel is a German master carpenter working as the technical and training expert for Pro Clima Australia. He is working on a national scale to upskill the Australian construction industry to use modern methods of construction in the move to net zero energy buildings.He has decades of experience in timber construction and energy efficiency retrofitting of timber constructions to the highest EU standards. His expertise extends to a deep understanding of building physics and how to optimise insulation and building membrane installation for energy efficiency and moisture control. Involved heavily in R&D, he is tailoring his EU experience for customised solutions unique to commercial steel frame buildings in Australia.Through her own experiences with environmental illness and extensive research, Zara D'Cotta, Building Biology New Build Consultant, and founder of The Healthy Home, realised that unhealthy homes are making us sick. She has been on a mission to help families create healthier homes ever since.Specialising in healthy home design and building materials, Zara empowers homeowners and building industry professionals to make informed choices, to ensure the homes they create are not only better for the planet, but their own well-being too. Zara is a graduate of the Building Biology Institute in the USA, the only institution globally to offer a certification pathway for Building Biology students wanting to specialise in new builds.After initially studying healthy home design and building materials in Australia in 2020, she decided to pursue further studies in this specialist field, under the guidance of mentors in the fields of Building Biology, Building Science, Natural Building & Architecture, who have been pioneering the Building Biology (new build) space for 30 years.Luke Davies, founder of Davies Construction creates designs and builds with purpose. "At Davies, we know that when we design your space, we're designing for your unique lifestyle and wellness. We know your investment is an investment in your family and personal potential, with a mindful environment that keeps you grounded and creative."He began his company as a regular builder with entrepreneurial dreams. But 90% of building companies fail in the first 5 years because there's just no clear path for builders. When he started winning awards in 2012, it was great from the outside but really, the company was nearly underwater.That's when he decided that's it. There must be a better way to live life and run a business than following the norms and struggling. So, he hired a coach and explored his personal ambitions and eventually where he wanted to steer the business in the future. He soon discovered that our living spaces contribute to at least a third of our well-being and that I could make a real difference. I learned how to lead people and I learned how to create a seamless fulfillment experience with fixed budgets and timelines.Stewart Scholten from the Scholten Group are committed to building you the highest quality home with the smallest environmental impact achievable.As certified Passive House Builders, and as a family-run business with over 35 years of experience, the Scholten Group is committed to building you the highest quality home with the smallest environmental impact achievable we are boutique builders, offering a personal touch throughout the entire building process, working as a team through the entire design and construction process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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If we're going to solve the climate crisis, we need to talk about construction. The four main building materials that humans currently use -- concrete, steel, masonry and wood -- have a heavy environmental impact, but what if we had a fifth option? Architect Michael Green proposes an entirely new, natural medium inspired by the structure of trees and plants. Learn more about the carbon-sequestering solution to our construction conundrum that's laying the groundwork for a truly sustainable future.

If we're going to solve the climate crisis, we need to talk about construction. The four main building materials that humans currently use -- concrete, steel, masonry and wood -- have a heavy environmental impact, but what if we had a fifth option? Architect Michael Green proposes an entirely new, natural medium inspired by the structure of trees and plants. Learn more about the carbon-sequestering solution to our construction conundrum that's laying the groundwork for a truly sustainable future.

If we're going to solve the climate crisis, we need to talk about construction. The four main building materials that humans currently use -- concrete, steel, masonry and wood -- have a heavy environmental impact, but what if we had a fifth option? Architect Michael Green proposes an entirely new, natural medium inspired by the structure of trees and plants. Learn more about the carbon-sequestering solution to our construction conundrum that's laying the groundwork for a truly sustainable future.

Ready to kickstart your career in natural building and sustainable construction? Join us as we celebrate our 100th episode in the company of Allstar Natural Builders - Becky Little, Julz Baker, Em Appleton, Dylan Walker, and William Stanwix. Learn from these inspiring professionals as they share their experiences, advice, and pathways into this growing industry.Discover the diverse journeys our guests took to enter the world of sustainable building, from traditional brickwork apprenticeships to heritage skills routes. Gain valuable insights on continuous learning, hands-on experience, and the importance of networking in the field. Our panel also discusses the challenges and opportunities faced in sustainable construction, including the need for multidisciplinary approaches and finding funding and resources.Transitioning from conventional to natural building? Our Allstar Natural Builders have got you covered! Dive into their advice on taking courses, being bold with clients, learning from mistakes, and building confidence. Remember, it's all about finding the right crew with the right values and focusing on mastering a few skills at a time. So, what are you waiting for? Tune in and embark on an exciting journey into the world of natural building!Episode 100 links:GuestsBecky Little - https://www.rebearth.co.uk/Julz Barker - https://kindsupply.co.uk/Em Appleton - http://emappleton.com/Dylan Walker - https://builtbyartizans.co.uk/Will Stanwix - https://thathempcreteguy.com/Jeffrey Hart - http://jeffreythenaturalbuilder.com/LinksGoogle Doc Mega Link Repository (sorry too many to fit in shownotes!) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1leyFV0P9bFWF_mj7qYFDQl4hlG5BqbLQ8ZY1ojH2aow/edit?usp=sharingHealthy Wealthy & Wise with Dr. William ChoctawThe Healthy Wealthy and Wise Podcast, with Dr. William Choctaw, MD is a monthly...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyKind Supplyhttps://kindsupply.co.uk/For all your sustainable building products, advice & training. Support the showConnect with me:IG - @jeffreythenaturalbuilderTwitter - @JNaturalBuilderFacebook - JeffreythenaturalbuilderLinkedIn - JeffreythenaturalbuilderSupport this podcast - https://www.patreon.com/buildingsustainability

Rodo is a master natural building teacher from Costa Rica who's been studying & teaching bamboo construction around the world for over 40 years.     I've released Rodo's full-length interview on YouTube, complete with a visual tour of his handmade tools and a demonstration of a few bamboo building techniques he shows us. Still, I decided to release this shortened version of it for my podcast listeners, cutting out the parts that were primarily visual.     We start this interview in front of one of his most recent compost toilet & shower installments he'd made. We talk a bit about the bamboo and cob techniques that he used, as well as the series of week-long workshops that he taught, using these structures as the workstation.   From there, we move into his bamboo workshop, where he gives an overview of his handmade tools - several of them have traveled with him for over 40 years!    You'll have to see the video to get the close-up tour! In that video, he also demonstrates a few of his furniture-building techniques.   The last segment of our interview takes us inside his tool shed for a discourse on building with cob and other natural materials.  This is the part that made me want to release an audio version. I was particularly impressed to hear about his use of hydraulic lime as a substitute for cement!   Rodo has since moved on from EcoMaste and is now teaching natural building at a new location in La Florida, further back in the Diamante Valley.  To learn more about his upcoming workshops, you can follow him on Facebook at “Bamboo School Costa Rica.” I also have his email address listed below.   If you found these tips useful, share them with a friend or on social media. If you want to send the show some love, follow Regeneration Nation CR on your favorite social media channels and throw us a Comment or a Like every now and again to let us know you care. I'm grateful to be building a better world with you!   Remember, When the world around you seems to be falling apart,  The most regenerative thing you can do is lift your head up and create something. To learn more about Rodo's workshops and how you can learn from him, check out: FB - https://www.facebook.com/BambooSchoolCostaRica  Email - bamborodo@gmail.com   If you enjoy this video, hit the Like button and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to stay informed of future releases.   Special thanks to Olalekan Ayodabo for editing this episode! Music: Rite of Passage by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4291-rite-of-passage  License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Follow Regeneration Nation Costa Rica: https://regenerationnationcr.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/regenerationnationcr  Instagram: https://instagram.com/regenerationnationcr  Twitter: https://twitter.com/regenerationnationcr  Youtube: https://youtube.com/@regenerationnationcr

A lively conversation with Natalie Topa a Regenerative Permaculture Designer working internationally on a broad range of projects, providing humanitarian Permaculture design services for displaced people, in Africa, Myanmar and the Middle East. Natalie and I discuss her background in Urban Planning and Economics and how her work is aligned with much of our regional focus.We touch on Naomi Klein and policies for Solutionaries. Natalie shares apartment and city living methods for permaculture lifestyles and the need for policy change and not so much is the need to provide different services but rather to be providing services differently. We discuss Vandana Shiva, Eco-Feminism & Natural Building and the need for socio-cultural levels for change . Natalie will be guest teaching in our upcoming Permaculture Certification course More about Natalies work here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-topa-91b28126/ https://www.youtube.com/@natalietopa6118

#045 - Everett Norris is a Certified Passive House Tradesperson, qualified licensed Builder & Director of EverHomes Ltd. During his apprentice years, Everett built his first tiny house on the weekends, and eventually led tiny house workshops annually. Everett met his wife at a natural building conference where they bonded over their love of natural building. They started running tiny house workshops together teaching designing and building of tiny houses starting in 2018. They are about to start building a compact strawbale passive house in Christchurch, New Zealand.In this conversation, we talk about...Energy efficiency, Passive House and Passive Solar DesignConsiderations for heating and cooling a tiny homeThe importance of air quality in a tiny homeEverett's Tiny House Building WorkshopsHedonic adaptation, finding intrinsic happiness and knowing your "why" for wanting to build / live in a tiny house... and more!Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:https://tinyhouseconversations.com/045You can follow Everett and Ever Homes' tiny adventures here:W: https://www.everhomes.co.nz/You can follow my tiny adventures here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversationsFB:  https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversationsTiny and Healthy Living Products and ServicesBlock Blue Light - Specialty light bulbs, downlights, sleep lamps, blue-blocking glasses and more, to reduce artificial light exposure and support healthy sleep.Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your orderTiny Easy - 3D Tiny House Designer - The first online design tool that lets you design your tiny house without needing any technical or design knowledge.Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesignerDiscount code: LUCY75 for 75% off the first month of the Premium version.Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:https://tinyhouseconversations.com/resources/Support the show

Sigi Koko is the principal designer at Down to Earth Design, which she founded in 1998 to help people achieve their dreams of living in natural, healthy homes. She translates each client's vision into a unique building design that reflects their personality and lifestyle, while responding to the surrounding landscape and climate. Sigi's uniquely collaborative design process provides a high level of information and support, encouraging her clients to engage fully throughout design and construction. Sigi also teaches natural building workshops that empower her clients to contribute meaningfully during the construction of their own home.   MORE FROM SIGI:   https://buildnaturally.com https://buildnaturally.com/workshops.html https://www.instagram.com/buildnaturally/ https://www.facebook.com/buildnaturally https://www.youtube.com/user/sigikoko 2:07 Interest in natural building  5:25 Background  7:00 Insulation Choices 10:00 Straw bale  12:00 Air Barrier  15:40 Heating and Cooling  16:00 Passive Solar  25:00 Code Compliance  32:00 Custom home vs custom natural  37:00 Future of natural building 

Shneel Bhayana is an Architect, a Biodesign Researcher, a social entrepreneur, and a TEDx Speaker. In this conversation, we talk about her journey from being an architect to becoming a bio-architect, the background story of her Indus project, the need for interdisciplinary partnerships, and her vision for the future. To read the show notes click here.For people who are visually inclined watch the episode on Youtube.

Mollie Curry moved to Earthaven in 1996, becoming one of the first village residents and getting involved in natural building. She's taught natural building workshops since 1998, covering cob, plastering, straw bale, straw-clay, earthen paint, earthbag, and carpentry, as well as permaculture. Mollie has been involved in many of the natural building projects at Earthaven, as well as teaching and doing projects in other locations, which has informed her building experience.  Mollie Curry shares what she learned in her nearly three decades of experience designing and building natural buildings at Earthaven and around the country.

Chris Magwood is once again our guest on the podcast. Today we are discussing calculating materials carbon emissions, which might also be called up front carbon or embodied carbon. Chris and his team at buildersforclimateaction.org have created the BEAM calculator to do just that. We discuss the calculator, what it can do and what its limitations are. Whether it's ok to offset biogenic carbon against higher carbon emitting materials? Some excellent reports into current house construction in Canada and how they can be improved, new and exciting materials coming onto the market and Chris' new book - Build Beyond Zero. Episode Links:https://www.buildersforclimateaction.org/BEAM Calculator - https://www.buildersforclimateaction.org/beam-estimator.htmlRocky Mountain Institute - https://rmi.org/Build Beyond Zero - https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Build-Beyond-Zero-by-Bruce-King-Chris-Magwood/9781642832112Biomason - https://biomason.com/Living Materials Laboratory - https://spot.colorado.edu/~wisr7047/Link for sharing this episode: https://www.buildingsustainabilitypodcast.com/s1e82Suggested Episodes to listen to Next:How buildings are going to save the world? - Chris Magwood - https://www.buildingsustainabilitypodcast.com/how-buildings-are-going-to-save-the-world-chris-magwood-bs044/Life cycle analysis in construction - https://www.buildingsustainabilitypodcast.com/life-cycle-analysis-in-construction-jane-anderson-bs079/Connect with me:IG - @jeffreythenaturalbuilderTwitter - @JNaturalBuilderFacebook - JeffreythenaturalbuilderLinkedIn - JeffreythenaturalbuilderStop Drinking and Start Living PodcastPractical tools and strategies that help you get alcohol out of your way.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Becoming You AgainBecoming You Again is for women going through divorce who need guidance and support. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Smells Like HumansLike spending time with funny friends talking about curious human behavior. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

This episode we are talking to the brand new editorial team for the Last Straw Journal - Alex Henderson, Gavin Fraser, Kenny Fallon & Zoe Gardner!The Last Straw JournalTHE ALTERNATIVE JOURNAL OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION - for dirtbags and dreamers - since 1992The Last Straw is a platform to share and explore ideas of a better world through the lens of building methods and materials. In the face of climate crisis and increasing alienation from each other and the Earth, we believe another world is possible.Our goals are to bring a critical perspective to conventional practice, imagine alternatives, and connect designers, builders, and dreamers. We offer both an uncomplicated introduction to alternative building, and a rigorous review of the latest developments. We learn from the past and present to help each other build a more autonomous future.For over 25 years, The Last Straw was the only international journal dedicated to natural building and ecological design. It was startedas a collective effort by straw bale builders Matts Myhrman and Judy Knox in Tucson, Arizona in 1992. Since then twenty four editors, three publishers, and countless contributors have continued the long conversation about alternative ways of building and living.The magazine began during the natural building revival of the 90's, but a publication like this is needed now more than ever. In the fall of 2020 a group of friends got together to bring new life to The Last Straw. Catch up on where The Last Straw has been and join us in imagining the world we want to live in!Episode LinksThe Last Straw Website - https://www.thelaststraw.org/Community Rebuilds - https://www.communityrebuilds.org/Moab, Utah - https://www.discovermoab.com/Rocky Mountain Natural Building Conference 2021 - https://natural-building-alliance.org/events/2020_rmnbc/Rural Studio Programme - https://ruralstudio.org/Support the podcast - https://www.patreon.com/buildingsustainabilitySuggested Episodes to listen to Next:What are the environmental impacts of building with Straw? - John Butler - https://www.buildingsustainabilitypodcast.com/what-is-the-environmental-impact-of-building-with-straw-bales/A Straw Bale Catch Up -  Phil Christopher - https://www.buildingsustainabilitypodcast.com/a-straw-bale-catch-up-phil-christopher-bs053/Connect with me:IG - @jeffreythenaturalbuilderTwitter - @JNaturalBuilderFacebook - JeffreythenaturalbuilderLinkedIn - JeffreythenaturalbuilderSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/buildingsustainability)

Sigi Koko is the principal designer of Down to Earth Design, which she founded in 1998 to help her clients manifest their dreams  of living in a natural, healthy home.  She works exclusively on projects that are natural, energy-efficient buildings, on the forefront of sustainable design.  Every project functions in synchronicity with its environment, relating to seasonal cycles of sun,  wind, and rain to provide natural heating and cooling primarily from passive (free!) sources.  Her clients enjoy an average 50% reduction in total energy usage compared to conventional buildings.  She uses a palette of building materials that ensure healthy indoor space and minimal environmental impact.This episode is the second episode from a two hour conversation with Sigi Koko. This episode is a more free ranging chat taking in materials, myths, women in construction, and empowerment. Episode 70 is the first half of this conversation and focusses more on how she is able to design a home that fits her clients dreams... even when they don't yet know them! Links for Episode 70:Sigi Koko's website - https://buildnaturally.com/A Pattern Language - Christopher Alexanderhttp://www.patternlanguage.com/Rob Hopkins - What is to what ifReview Building Sustainability Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/building-sustainability-podcast/id1459369615Kiko Denzer - Build Your own earth oven - https://www.wob.com/en-gb/books/kiko-denzer/build-your-own-earth-ovenBecky Bee  - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19046.You_Can_Make_the_Best_Hot_Tub_EverSpoon carving course with Jeffrey May 7th 2022 -  Bristol, UK- https://treetotreen.com/spoon-carving/Podcast Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/buildingsustainabilityThe Southside Hereford: University Design Challenge 2022:Information TDChallenge22 Flyer hereRegister your interest in participating hereRecordings hereEvent registration hereSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/buildingsustainability)

Sigi Koko is the principal designer of Down to Earth Design, which she founded in 1998 to help her clients manifest their dreams  of living in a natural, healthy home.  She works exclusively on projects that are natural, energy-efficient buildings, on the forefront of sustainable design.  Every project functions in synchronicity with its environment, relating to seasonal cycles of sun,  wind, and rain to provide natural heating and cooling primarily from passive (free!) sources.  Her clients enjoy an average 50% reduction in total energy usage compared to conventional buildings.  She uses a palette of building materials that ensure healthy indoor space and minimal environmental impact.This episode is the first episode from a two hour conversation with Sigi Koko. This episode is mostly focussed around the design of a natural home. We talk about how she is able to design a home that meets her clients dreams... even when they don't yet know them! Episode 71 is the second half of this conversation and focusses more on materials, myths and women in construction. Links for Episode 70:Sigi Koko's website - https://buildnaturally.com/A Pattern Language - Christopher Alexanderhttp://www.patternlanguage.com/ Rob Hopkins - What is to what ifReview Building Sustainability Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/building-sustainability-podcast/id1459369615Kiko Denzer - Build Your own earth oven - https://www.wob.com/en-gb/books/kiko-denzer/build-your-own-earth-ovenBecky Bee  - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19046.You_Can_Make_the_Best_Hot_Tub_EverSpoon carving course with Jeffrey May 7th 2022 -  Bristol, UK- https://treetotreen.com/spoon-carving/Podcast Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/buildingsustainabilityThe Southside Hereford: University Design Challenge 2022: Information TDChallenge22  Flyer here Register your interest in participating here Recordings here Event registration hereSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/buildingsustainability)

Well, there's a title I didn't expect to write when I started this podcast! Today I'm talking to Danny and Zach from Terran Robotics about their work training AI drones to build cob homes. Now this might sound a little crazy when you are first introduced to the idea, but the logic behind it is solid. To make affordable homes,  build with the cheapest material and reduce the labor costs. Have a listen to the work that Danny and Zach are up to today and let me know what you think! Episode LinksTerran WebsiteArticle on how much mass matters Cobbauge Carpenter Owl Tiny Homes (Danny's previous work)Open Source EcologySisters with transistors - filmLEED certificationPassivhaus trustConnect with meIG - @jeffreythenaturalbuilderTwitter - @JNaturalBuilderFacebook - JeffreythenaturalbuilderLinkedIn - JeffreythenaturalbuilderSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/buildingsustainability)

Rushati Chowdhury is a visual artist, material designer, and maker at the intersection of science and art. She is trained in textile and now aims to give a new definition to traditional craftsmanship and visual arts, explore new materials, and push the limits of what can be possible with all the matter that nature has provided us. To read the show notes click here.For people who are visually inclined watch the episode on Youtube.

Tonight is going to be fun, we have Rob in studio and a special guest on the line in the form of Matteo Lundgren (CobTherapy.com). Matteo is a man driven by passion for Natural Building; he went from life in a big city into a complete paradigm shift toward a life that is most agreeable with the nature of man. He has since dedicated his life to showing others how to lives independent of the system by honing skills our ancient ancestors used for millennia. Inquire about Rob's chi-kung class: KungFuChannelContact@gmail.com Support Our Proud Sponsors: Blue Monster Prep: An Online Superstore for Emergency Preparedness Gear (Storable Food, Water, Filters, Radios, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, and so much more). Use code 'FRANKLY' for Free Shipping on every purchase you make @ https://bluemonsterprep.com/ Secret Nature CBD: 100% organic CBD rich cannabis flower bred so low in THC that they are legally certified as hemp and can be shipped nationwide. High-CBD, low-THC means all the benefits of full spectrum cannabinoids and terpenes without the high, or negative effects like anxiety and paranoia. Pre-rolls, Oils, Tinctures, and more - Promo Code 'FRANKLY' at https://secretnaturecbd.com/ for 20% OFF SUPPORT the Show and The Future of The Media!: Sponsor through QFTV: https://www.quitefrankly.tv/sponsor SubscribeStar: https://www.subscribestar.com/quitefrankly One-Time Gift: http://www.paypal.me/QuiteFranklyLive Official QF Merch: https://bit.ly/3tOgRsV Sign up for the Free Mailing List: https://bit.ly/3frUdOj Send Crypto: BTC: 1EafWUDPHY6y6HQNBjZ4kLWzQJFnE5k9PK LTC: LRs6my7scMxpTD5j7i8WkgBgxpbjXABYXX ETH: 0x80cd26f708815003F11Bd99310a47069320641fC FULL Episodes On Demand: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/301gcES iTunes: http://apple.co/2dMURMq Amazon: https://amzn.to/3afgEXZ SoundCloud: http://bit.ly/2dTMD13 Google Play: https://bit.ly/2SMi1SF Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2tI5THI BitChute: https://bit.ly/2vNSMFq Rumble: https://bit.ly/31h2HUg Watch Live On: Pilled: https://bit.ly/37qM5gb DLive: https://bit.ly/2In9ipw Periscope: https://bit.ly/2FmsOzQ Twitch: https://bit.ly/2TGAeB6 YouTube: https://bit.ly/2exPzj4 CloutHub: https://bit.ly/37uzr0o Theta: https://bit.ly/3v62oIw How Else to Find Us: Official WebSite: http://www.QuiteFrankly.tv Official Telegram: https://t.me/quitefranklytv DISCORD Hangout: https://bit.ly/2FpkS11 QF Subreddit: https://bit.ly/2HdvzEC Twitter: @PoliticalOrgy Gab: @QuiteFrankly

In todays episode, Anna of the Meadow comes on to chat about natural building, rural living, letting dreams evolve.. and so much more! This is a super sweet episode that covers lots of topics! :) Get a cup of tea and come join us for a fun conversation!! :) Find Anna: https://www.instagram.com/annaofthemeadow/ Anna's Art: https://www.etsy.com/shop/annaofthemeadow Freeing the Wild Women Patreon New Moon Rituals + More:  https://www.patreon.com/freeingthewildwomen  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freeingthewildwomen Autumns instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autumnbrianne + website https://autumnbrianne.com/ 

Imagine a deep ecological  thinker that lives in the breathtaking Spanish Pyrenees in a 700 year old hand-built house that captures all of its own energy from the sun, harvests all the water it needs from the rain, and invites nature into the heart of the home.That is Emmanuel Pauwels. Emmanuel is a Regenerative Practitioner through and through. From the way that he designs buildings to the regenerative leadership he instills in Green Living Projects, a European-based consultancy that he founded in 2009. Emmanuel is part soothsayer, part philosopher and on this interview helps to expand our awareness of how we can evolve not just real estate design and construction of individual home sites, but the entire development process so that the built environment can enable all life on this planet to co-evolve.By providing frameworks like the Five Capitals, Emmanuel uses his real life experience to talk about how all forms of capital (natural, social, physical, financial, and human) need a return. He lets constraints guide the creativity and showcases how capital can be interchanged to continue to propel a project forward.If you are looking for ways to help move beyond the sustainability paradigm of doing less bad, Emmanuel Pauwels is someone that must be on your radar.

Living in Costa Rica close to the beach in a tropical paradise is a dream many people have, but seldom pursue. That's not the case for Justin Dolan, the visionary and developer behind St. Michael's Sustainable Community.Justin's story is nothing short of incredible. After sustaining a debilitating injury while on the job as a police officer, Justin turned to real estate as a path forward. First it was buying a cheap property he could afford in order to build a wheelchair ramp and fix up the rest of the place, to then repeating the process of buy-renovate-live-sell in order to build up a nest egg.From there he bought a 100-acre defunct golf course property in Costa Rica. The transformation that has happened personally and to the property is nothing short of amazing. Justin found a deep love for permaculture, green building, and ecology and began to build houses and the soil while cultivating an impressive range of edible and medicinal plant species.The golf course had to go since they are notorious sites of ecological disaster. Justin instead opted for a less destructive recreational sport, disc golf, which he found integrated in nicely with the overall property.A permaculture country club with a pool, nurseries and gardens, food forests, and an eco-village is truly a one-of-a-kind real estate projects in the world. Tune in for this fascinating episode and check out Justin's work!

“Your life is your story. Write well. Edit often.”  - Susan StathamAshley Colby Fitzgerlad's life is one in which passion meets purpose. She dared to take the road less traveled; the road that many of us only glimpse in bleary-eyed daydreams. To venture into the unknown, guided by a burning question of “What could be?” takes a leap of faith. It is an act that tests your resolve, questions your motives, grades on your patience, and thus, builds your resilience.With the burning desire to learn through the experience of living a life of sustainability and subsistence farming, Ashley and her husband purchased land in Uruguay while a trip volunteering with WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) with the intention of creating a life there.Ashley's academic background in subsistence food production in the US fanned her desire to immerse herself in a community that practiced this lifestyle at large. It is through this lens that she examines how lifestyle choices can address social and environmental problems.In this episode of The Regenerative Real Estate Podcast, Ashley tells a gripping narrative of what led her to Uruguay, the hardships encountered, and the endeavors she has taken on. From raising a family to starting the Rizoma Field School, Ashley's story is nothing short of extraordinary. Through her lived experience of regeneration, Ashley helps to put the pieces together on how sustainability is couched within social systems that can be drivers for positive change and transformation.To learn more about Ashley's work you can visit her new site SuLoFair or pickup her book Subsistence Agriculture in the US: Reconnecting Work, Nature, and Community. 

Our episode this week takes a circular route, literally and figuratively, by discussing variations on Round House design using natural building materials. The conversation follows the arc of the circle in buildings and in life to dive into the discovery of who you are and what you create in this world. Round buildings are a welcome departure from the normal squared off, right-angle constructions we are used to. Our guest focuses on building round buildings with a Reciprocal Frame roof, which requires no central support and has been used since the 12th century in Chinese and Japanese architecture. The self-supporting nature of these structures and the nature of how they are built act as a metaphor for the communities that build them and use them. KEY MOMENTS “I want people to be able to gather together to explore what life means in spaces which offers a connection to the natural world and an inspiration in a different way.” “There’s so much of the way that our thinking is which is to do with things being linear, things being square. And actually the more connected to oneself and to the natural world one becomes, the more things start showing up as cyclical and circular and non-linear.” “I had absolutely no idea where I was going. I had absolutely no idea what I was going to end up doing. I had a really strong, heartfelt desire that propelled me in a particular direction.” “So we’ve got a trajectory but when the people turn up as individuals, they’re bringing what they’re bringing. And some of the best features of some of the buildings we’ve done come out of that.” “People come because the magic has been spun and that attracts. And that’s why following something from your heart works. It’s not because you’ve worked out a way to make it work.” VALUABLE RESOURCES The Adventures Of Self Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.adventures.of.self/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Adventures.of.Self ABOUT THE GUEST Wholewoods builds natural spaces for charities, community groups, trusts, schools and public organisations, also offering training and consultancy for self-build or community engagement. We focus on the construction of reciprocal frame roundhouses and round wood structures. Round buildings are a welcome departure from the square-ness of our normal built environment. The Roundhouses we build feature a Reciprocal Frame roof, which requires no central support. The Reciprocal Frame, also known as a Mandala roof, has been used since the 12th century in Chinese and Japanese architecture. Leonardo da Vinci also designed a self-supporting bridge using this method in the 16th century. Adrian Leaman has worked throughout the UK and is considered one of the country’s experts in this construction method. Adrian was involved in Ben Law’s ‘Woodland House’ (featured on Grand Designs) and project managed the build of Kevin McCloud’s ‘Man Made Home’ for the Channel 4 series. http://wholewoods.co.uk/ ABOUT THE HOST Taylor Roark is the founder of Galliant Trainings, which guides and facilitates individuals and organisations in Creative Purpose. He has worked variously as a school bus driver, a blacksmith, a Wall Street lawyer and a developer of offshore wind farms. He has lived on 3 continents, travelled to more than 50 countries and currently resides in London, England. Taylor is a keen cyclist, an amateur photographer, an alchemical writer, a weekend DJ and a Taoist at heart. He chooses to live life as a mythical adventure. “The adventure you seek in life is yourself!” CONTACT METHOD Website: https://www.galliant.life/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-roark-a852169/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetaylorroark/ Clubhouse: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@galliant.life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.adventures.of.self/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oliver Ogden has set out to tell stories. His medium was through film and photography. That is until he found that stories about sustainability, resilience, and stewardship were being told in different ways. He became enamored with natural building and is now founder of Placecraft Design & Build.Oliver sees natural building as a building method that can provide sustainable solutions in a world predicated upon extraction and destruction. On this episode learn how he and his company are combining the efficiency of the conventional building world with the elements of the natural building world to tell a story that needs to be told.

Imagine living in something that, from the inside, looks like a log cabin with more light; doesn't need heat or A/C; is three times faster to build; and has about one-fifth of the materials cost. Building one's own home is not for the faint of heart, but this might be a path for some that could bring great rewards.For more about this topic, including helpful drawings, check out the book at buildingabetterworldbook.com.

Donate to The Permaculture Podcast Online: via PayPal Venmo: @permaculturepodcast Clare Kenny of The Mudgirls Natural Building Collective joins me to continue our conversation about how she and the other of the group come together to create community and opportunity with natural building, and the lessons they share through The Mudgirls Manifesto, a book they wrote together which was released earlier this year. From those broad themes we also narrow in on what it is like to create our own models and live differently, knowing we have allies in the world who are there to help us, but may not be able to guide us. Through our role as leaders, facilitators, and educators, we can make our knowledge and skills more accessible by looking for different ways of doing and enrich our own lives and those of others. You can find Clare and the work of The Mudgirls at mudgirls.ca and their book at NewSociety.com. Though we talked about it early on in this conversation, in Clare's message I'm reminded of something mentioned before on the show: You are not alone. Someone, somewhere, is working on a similar project or problem as you are, but in this broad and disparate world we can lose that sometimes. Not knowing who to reach out to or where to find those kindred spirits. They are out there and I'm here to help connect you with them, whether you hear them in an interview, or want to reach out so I can help you find them. Leave a comment in the show notes, Email: show@thepermaculturepodcast.com Write: The Permaculture Podcast The Permaculture Podcast From here the next episode is an interview with Kanyon Coyote Woman, as co-host David Bilbrey sits down to speak with her about Indian Canyon and Indigenous Traditions. Until the next time, spend each day creating the world you want to live in by taking care of earth, yourself, and each other. Resources The Mudgirls Natural Building Collective Mudgirls Manifesto New Society Publishers 1818 - The Mudgirls Natural Building Collective (Interview) Debt: The First 5,000 Years by David Graeber The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer

Donate to The Permaculture Podcast Online: via PayPal Venmo: @permaculturepodcast This is an atypical episode of the show as you can probably tell from the title. In this conversation, I sit down with Joshua Hughes of VerdEnergia Pacifica and Blacksheep Regenerative Resource Management to talk about the intersection of permaculture and politics to engage, get involved, and change the system to create the world we want to live in. Yes, Joshua has strong views on the state of the world and why things are as bad as they are. Depending on your position, you may not like some of what he has to say but stick with us. This isn't a left versus right fight, but we do have to talk about some of that to frame the conversation. In the end, this is about sovereignty, consent, and compassion: what we have in common with one another that we can organize around and fight together, as a community, for what we love. You can find Joshua on Twitter @FarmEvolution42 or by searching Revolutionary Farmer. As he also says at the end of our time together you can email him: joshuapeaceseeker@gmail.com. In the show notes I also link to his other projects, and our earlier interviews together. Reach out to us if we can make a difference and to continue the conversation. Leave a comment in the show notes, call me: , email: , or write: The Permaculture Podcast The Permaculture Podcast The next episode is a conversation with Clare Kenny of The Mudgirls to continue our discussion about Natural Building. Until then, spend each day getting engaged and change the systems that matter to you while taking care of Earth, yourself, and each other. Resources Reach out to Joshua: Email: joshuapeaceseeker@gmail.com Twitter: @FarmEvolution42 VerdEnergia Pacifica Blacksheep Regenerative Investing 1641 - Regenerative Investing 1543 - Transitional Ethics Emma Goldman - Selected Writings - U.C. Berkeley Eugene Debs - U.S. History

Donate to The Permaculture Podcast Online: via PayPal Venmo: @permaculturepodcast My guests today are five members of the Mudgirls Natural Building Collective, a Canadian women-owned and operated group of builders who focus on materials and techniques like cob, earthen plaster, earthen floors, and livings roofs, and authors, together, of the recently released Mudgirls Manifesto from New Society Publishers. In this episode, we take our time to focus on the role of supporting one another in our lives and business, the importance of friends and family, ways we can make classes and more accessible, and the importance of low-tech building for global sustainability and personal stability. Find out more about them at mudgirls.ca. There you'll find more information about their book, and so much more. Often in permaculture, as we spoke about today, we talk about meeting someone where they're at, which is one of the things that stood out for me in this conversation with The Mudgirls. They are using the patterns they see in the world around them that make accessing meaningful work and ongoing education, and creating the details by ensuring all members receive an equal wage whether building or providing childcare for the others. This extends to their classes and workshops that allow families and single-parents to attend and learn together. Clare and I talk about this in more depth in another conversation, out in a few weeks, when we go into more depth about the history and experiences of The Mudgirls, their clients, and students. What patterns do you see hindering people from engaging in quality work or engaging workshops or classes? What details can we create from those? Let me know so that we can continue to make permaculture design and education more accessible and affordable for all. What patterns do you see hindering people from engaging in quality work or engaging workshops or classes? What details can we create from those? Leave a comment in the show notes. . Email: The Permaculture Podcast. Write: The Permaculture Podcast The Permaculture Podcast From here the next regular episode is an interview from David Bilbrey with Dr. Elaine Ingham to discuss the Soil Food Web. Until then, grow your support structure and create the world you want to live in by taking care of Earth, yourself, and each other. Donate to the Podcast Resources Mudgirls Mudgirls Manifesto from New Society Publishers Jen Gobby (Article in Dwell) Becky Bee Canelo Project Peak Oil (Wiki) Cob (Wiki)

Donate to The Permaculture Podcast Online: via PayPal Venmo: @permaculturepodcast My guest today is Oliver Goshey, founder of the regenerative design and natural building company Abundant Edge, and host of the Abundant Edge podcast. During this interview we talk about natural building and designing for disasters, including the nature of and increase in these problems; the role of our ecological impacts on what is occurring; what we can do to prepare ourselves for these eventualities; a better definition for what we should call a disaster; what we can do personally and systemically to bring about preventative change so we can be proactive rather than reactive; and why we need to abandon the concept of sustainability. Quite a lot to cover, but all applicable to your daily permaculture practices. -- Oliver and I did have another conversation not long after recording this one, in which he recorded me for an episode of the Abundant Edge Podcast on how we can live regeneratively without abandoning society. -- For Patreon supporters, I'm giving away a copy of the book Oliver mentioned, The Hand-Sculpted House (Chelsea Green Publishing, 2002). Look for that in your feed on Wednesday, April 18, and I'll draw the winner on Thursday, April 26. Not a Patreon supporter but want to enter? Go to Patreon.com/permaculturepodcast, select the reward level that suits your needs, and sign up today. -- Get in Touch with the Show Email: The Permaculture Podcast Write: The Permaculture Podcast The Permaculture Podcast -- Support the Podcast Do you enjoy this podcast? If so, have you made a one-time donation? I ask because for with all the episodes released since 2010, totaling millions of downloads, this show exists thanks to the generosity of around 500 people, total, who have donated in the last 7 years. That is an average of just 1 listener per episode giving their support. Will you take today to make a difference for permaculture? Make a one-time donation online by going to: paypal.me/permaculturepodcast Contact: The Permaculture Podcast Resources: Abundant Edge Abundant Edge Facebook Page (Company) The Abundant Edge Facebook Page (Podcast) Cob Cottage Company Cob Cottage Company Apprenticeship The Hand-Sculpted House (Chelsea Green Publishing, 2002) How to live regeneratively without abandoning society with Scott Mann, - - where Oliver interviews me. Why Cape Town is Running Out of Water, and Who's Next (NatGeo)

Donate to The Permaculture Podcast Online: via PayPal Venmo: @permaculturepodcast Karen Lanier shares what she learned while writing The Woman Hobby Farmer, a book that helps us look inside of ourselves and to decide whether we are ready to farm and to ask the question, “Why do I want to farm?” That core question arises from Karen's life experiences with an aunt who farmed, continuing through the interviews she conducted with women farmers, including some folks, to my delight and surprise, who I've spoken with over the years. Taking those stories and lived moments, Karen shows the importance of showing up, participating, and most importantly listening. Though we may come from a particular place regarding agriculture and farming, we have a lot to learn from our friends, neighbors, and family, who picked up the plow before us. Find out more about her and her work at kalacreative.net. There you can also purchase your own copy of The Woman Hobby Farmer and find more information about her upcoming documentary. Patreon Giveaway: The Woman Hobby Farmer What I love about this conversation with Karen is the reality of what it means to farm, and the need to make the right decision of whether or not we want to. There is a physical toll that comes from farming. A dear friend of mine in the community is facing that knowledge right now and considering how to pass their farm along to someone else to manage so they can “move to town” while continuing to teach the next generation of farmers. An interim space for many of us is a garden. With a little bit of land and a little bit of time we can provide food and security for ourselves, but that discussion and those numbers are a conversation for a different episode. Suffice to say, we should take a stark look at whether or not deciding to start a farm is our best path. Thankfully, as we discussed, Karen provides tools, worksheets, and stories, for helping to make that very serious choice. The other side, as mentioned, is that Yes, you can make a living at this and there is plenty of evidence for that possibility. Some of those include past interviews with Jean-Martin Fortier and Joel Salatin, or what I've personally witnessed from Susana Lein or Holly Brown, but there is a price that comes with it. Many people who farm, by the numbers, do not bring in a great deal of financial income, that is a reality of this, especially as things scale up and more money is spent on tools, equipment, and labor, but there are other possibilities that arise by shifting in this direction. Finally, my favorite insight into all of this is to show up and listen. Get yourself to farms. Find on-farm training sessions. Go and open your ears. Attend agricultural conferences if you can, and not just ones on organic or regenerative. See if your local extension office or land-grant university has meetings. Join The Grange, the full name of which, as I learned while writing this, is The National National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry. These folks are our allies. Many of them, especially ones like The Grange, want to promote the science of agriculture and community resilience, ideas that should seem common to any permaculture practitioner. We have a lot to learn from them and to share. Show up. Participate. Be a part of your local community. You, and all of us, benefit from working together for the future that we want to see. -- What did you think of this conversation with Karen? Does it give you a different perspective on what you do and don't know about farming and agriculture? Whether you have answers to those or just more questions, I'm here to listen to give more insight if I'm able. Email: The Permaculture Podcast Or Write: The Permaculture Podcast The Permaculture Podcast From here, the next episode is a conversation with Jill and Brad of Desert Harvesters to discuss their new bioregional cookbook, Eat Mesquite and More! Together we dig into developing a deep sense of place and connection to land and culture through our native and wild foods. Until then, spend each day creating the world you want to see, by listening to Earth, yourself, and your community. Resources KalaCreative - Karen's Website The Woman Hobby Farmer Wildlife in Your Garden Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service Pensylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture PA-Wagn Women, Food and Agriculture Network in Iowa National Ladies Homestead Gathering Past interviews related to this episode Holly Brown     Island Creek Farm with Holly Brown Susana Lein:     Community Building (Clear Creek Roundtable)     Making Mead, Natural Building, and Permaculture Farming     Community and Traditions

Donate to The Permaculture Podcast Online: via PayPal Venmo: @permaculturepodcast (About the picture: The grainery at Salamander Springs Farm is the first structure one encounters on arriving up the steep, mountain lane. This building, still new when the first round table was recorded in August 2015, stands ready for the opening of another season on the farm.) Today's interview is a round table recorded in Clear Creek in Mid-April, 2016. The participants in the conversation include Jereme Zimmerman, author of Make Mead Like a Viking, “Ziggy” Liloia of The Year of Mud, Eric Puro and Michael Beck of The POOSH, and Susana Lein of Salamander Springs Farm. This is the first of two pieces from that evening. Today's ends as Susana and I had to leave, her to a birthday party and for me to carry on a tradition of reading bedtime stories to my children each night, even when I'm on the road. In the next episode, you'll hear Eric Puro behind the microphone as the guest host leading the conversation. I haven't listened to it yet, so have no idea what's in there. What I do know, is that in the panel discussion today, we talk about mead and mead making, natural building, permaculture farming. Throughout you'll hear about the importance of having community and people to share your work, knowledge, and experiences with. Together, we create more than we do alone. If after listening to this interview there is any way I can help you on your journey, to do what it is that inspires you, whether to take the first step forward or to arrive at a destination, get in touch. The phone number is and the email address is . If digital means are not your preferred way to reach me, you can also drop something in the mail. That address is: The Permaculture Podcast The Permaculture Podcast From here, coming up is the Mid-Atlantic Permaculture Convergence outside of Charles Town, West Virginia, at The Riverside Project. The keynote speaker for this day is Michael Judd, talking about his experiences as a permaculture practitioner, with opening remarks by Joel Glanzberg. Classes and workshops are scheduled on Living in the Gift, Animals in Permaculture, Broadacre permaculture, whole systems learning, plant walks, and tree ID sessions. If you do plan on attending, please consider carpooling. If you haven't picked up your tickets yet, get them today at midatlanticpermacultureconvergence.eventbrite.com. Sponsors Inside Edge Design, in Helena, Montana, a permaculture design, consulting, and education firm, offers designs that focus on creating sustainable and ecological cultures that support people and the landscape. In cooperation with Broken Ground Permaculture and Penny-Livingston Stark, they are offering a Permaculture Design Course from July 15-27, 2016 specifically created to accommodate families and couples, including offering onsite childcare, and couples discounts. Sign up today! PermieKids, created by permaculture practitioner and educator Jen Mendez, is a resource to inspire and nurture those teachers, parents, and families interested in incorporating permaculture education into the lives of children in the community or at home. Though the site Jen offers a free ongoing podcast where you can learn about transitioning to a rich, ecologically sound life that includes children and learning at every step of the way. If you want to dive deeper you may be interested in her Community Experiential Education by Design program, or Edge Alliances. Find out more about these and more at PermieKids.com. Your Garden Solution Good Seed Co. Want to sponsor or advertise on the show? Contact Kendra Hoffman. Resources Make Mead Like a Viking The Year of Mud The POOSH Salamander Springs Farm Inside Edge Design Permaculture Design Course Mid-Atlantic Permaculture Convergence (Information and Tickets)  Connect with the Podcast Support the Podcast (PayPal.Me) On Patreon On Instagram On Facebook On Twitter  

Donate to The Permaculture Podcast Online: via PayPal Venmo: @permaculturepodcast This article is by Taylor Proffit, and originally posted at NuMundo.org and reprinted/recorded as a podcast with permission. Back in October, my friend showed me The Permaculture Podcast for the first time while we were camping, developing business models and visioning the future of each other's work in the startup world of San Francisco. It was an appropriate time to listen to the episode where Ethan Roland of Appleseed Permaculture spoke about the Eight Forms of Capital in Regenerative Enterprise. Having listened to nearly every episode from the last 5 years in a matter of weeks, I've been deeply moved and inspired by this daily dose of educational therapy that has pushed me to make meaningful changes at a crossroads in my life. This is one of the most transformative collections of media I've come across to date. I've included links to the shows on the website, but you can download the mobile app as well. If you feel so inspired, support the growth of the show with a one time or monthly donation on Scott's crowdfunding platform or leave a review on the itunes app store. 1. Ethan Hughes and Necessary Simplicity & Practical Possibilities with Ethan Hughes – Ethan Hughes is a permaculture practitioner and radical minimalist that founded the Possibility Alliance, an 80-acre petrol and electricity-free homestead that gifts over 1,500 permaculture design courses each year. After traveling the world and watching the innumerable tragedies that fossil fuels and Western civilization have imposed on the earth, indigenous populations, and the minds of the masses, Ethan decided to give up his car for a bike, eat dinner by candlelight, liquidate his financial capital, and begin educating people about changing harmful lifestyles. I cannot explain how game-changing it was to hear Ethan tell his story: 20 years of slowing down to the simple life where chocolate doesn't belong, where in the last ten years his car has only been used twelve times for emergencies, and where the inner landscape work to make these external changes is of utmost importance and is the only practical path. Here is another article with Ethan over at Mother Earth News. [caption width="500" align="aligncenter"] Reprinted from Gather and Grow, read their experience when visiting Ethan's land and home of the Possibility Alliance https://gatherandgrowdotorg.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/possibility2.jpg[/caption] 2. Edible Forest Gardens and permaculture with Dave Jacke – Dave Jacke is a permaculture practitioner and co-author of Edible Forest Gardens that tells it like it is. Like Ethan Hughes, Dave asserts the importance of inner landscape work if any external actions are to have lasting results. His work with perennial food forestry is comprehensive, and the content of this conversation has given me a more clear understanding of how to move forward in my path, both internally and in the outer landscape, specifically with regards to food forestry. 3. Right Livelihood with Ben Weiss, Dave Jacke, and Charles Eisenstein– This recent episode features permaculture practitioners Ben Weiss and Dave Jacke, and author of bestseller Sacred Economics, Charles Eisenstein. The conversation traverses the ways in which we can integrate the lessons of the old story, and begin to make positive changes toward the new world we wish to inhabit. A true necessity for the contemporary changemaker. Linked in the show notes is the second half of the conversation without Charles (who had to leave the discussion early). [caption width="490" align="aligncenter"] Reprinted with permission from The Permaculture Podcast. Ben Weiss, Dave Jacke, and Charles Eisenstein panel discussion (left to right).[/caption] 4. Restoration Agriculture with Mark Shepard (Parts 1-3)– Mark Shepard is a practical go out and get it farmer. He's not interested in obscure uses of the word permaculture or anything short of prolific results. This three part discussion explains Mark's story and experience with the Organic Valley Co-operative farmers group, in which biofuel tractor design, perennial food forest design, and efficient chestnut growing are all shared practices to build a resilient network of farmers who live in the same proximity. After listening to the first episode, I was thrilled to see there were two more to listen to. This is a great episode for practical solutions to profitable farming, truly restorative land management practices, and integrative food forestry design. 5. Whole Systems Design and the Resilient Farm with Ben Falk– Ben Falk is a permaculturist who, like Ethan Hughes, wouldn't flinch if the system as we know it broke down overnight. The homestead he designed for himself is completely self-reliant, other than a generator he uses as a backup heating source for showers until solar panels can be bought (by now, I'm sure he has them, since this episode is over two years old). But unlike Ethan, Ben makes a living from his rugged resilience through a design firm called Whole Systems Design, LLC. When I first came across Ben's website a year or so ago on accident, I thought to myself “this is what I want to do” as I watched a video of him using a scythe to cut a cover crop and his design team talking about the completely self-reliant and closed loop homestead systems they design, build and inhabit. Here is the video: Whole Systems Design, LLC Firm Overview from Ben Falk on Vimeo. Whole Systems Design, LLC Firm Overview from Ben Falk on Vimeo. A visual overview of some of the work Whole Systems Design performs in Vermont, New England and abroad. Enjoy and check us out at www.wholesystemsdesign.com for more information. 6. Eight Forms of Capital and Regenerative Enterprise with Ethan Roland– If you haven't read Regenerative Enterprise by Gaia University Graduates Ethan Roland and Gregory Landua, I encourage you to do so after this episode. This show outlines the conceptual viewpoint of the eight forms of capital, of which financial is only one. I'll let Ethan explain how this simple formula for viewing the world makes all of your work, whether it is volunteer work at a food bank, growing your own food, traveling, or reading books, as contributing to your wealth as a human being. [caption width="500" align="aligncenter"] Reprinted with permission from The Permaculture Podcast. The Eight Forms of Capital infograph.[/caption] 7. Responsible Business, Responsible Entrepreneur with Carol Sanford– Fast on the heels of the Eight Forms of Capital episode, Carol Sanford takes the concepts of Regenerative Entrepreneurship to new heights with responsible entrepreneurship being her twist on the subject. She speaks about ethics-driven corporations and right relations business practices that make for truly regenerative business ventures. 8. Natural Building and ThePOOSH.org with Eric Puro– It was a pleasant surprise to hear my friend and new world colleague speak about how natural building changed his life and how, by searching craigslist for free land and buying a couple books, he and his friends built their first earth ship from all natural and up-cycled materials. Eric speaks about an ecovillage tour of Europe, starting a web platform, natural building with no power tools, and meeting people where they're at in any type of work that cares for the earth, community, and oneself. Visit ThePOOSH.org to start or join a natural building project today. [caption width="500" align="aligncenter"] Reprinted with permission from The Permaculture Podcast. The Poosh.org ‘s first naturally constructed home in Oregon on land they found through craigslist. Find out more: thepoosh.org[/caption] 9. Economic and Financial Collapse with Nicole Foss– This talk with Nicole Foss, founder of Automatic Earth, on building community resiliency at a time where growth is coming to its limits, has inspired me to take my commitments of local action further. In a society where infinite growth is assumed possible, and even necessary, this exhaustively researched and academically referenced talk about Economic Collapse asks the listener to think about how they would live if energy and fossil fuels ran out today. Would you live? What necessities of life would you have secured from within your home or bioregion. Which neighbors do you know enough to collaborate with to stay healthy? Would you have any food or water if exports stopped immediately? I've been thinking a lot about this topic lately, and relocalization of my physical needs to survive has become a relatively high priority. By making deep relationships with local farms, finding a local spring, and planting fruit trees today, we can buffer the effects of economic collapse by building a thriving community where we live. 10. Urban Permaculture in Baltimore, Maryland – The final episode I've chosen goes deep. It begins with the stories and backgrounds of Eric and Victoria, the founders of Charm City Farms. While Eric's background story is brief, Victoria's is as authentic and genuine as it is lengthy. She speaks about her path as a visual artist and student, growing up in Georgia and being completely enthralled with nature, and reading depth psychology authors such as Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell to help her make sense of her life. She also gives history on her herbalism and permaculture studies. Victoria gives the listener a relatable and cherishable story of her struggles, her darkness, her challenges, and tells the story of her life's transformation through permaculture and urban community development. After listening to the work of Eric and Victoria just a couple days ago, I've been inspired to make changes in my place, as they have, and decided not move to the big progressive cities where movements are already so large and prominent (like Boulder, Brooklyn, Austin, Portland, etc). Eric and Victoria grew the first public urban food forest in Baltimore (and they are already starting to plan their second). They do primitive skills workshops in the middle of the city, and they do the inner work that is so essential to truly help people in underprivileged communities. This inner work is particularly essential in order that change agents may be in right relations, or as Victoria says, “do right by” the community they serve. It is easy to want to go to places where the large movements are already happening to do this work, but if everyone does this, the rest of our country will remain stuck in the old story, and underserved communities in the places people have left behind will stay this behind. I'm not saying that we shouldn't travel, learn new skills, meet new people, and gain new perspectives, but when it comes to setting roots in the ground, consider a place that truly needs changemakers, as Eric and Victoria did with Baltimore. [caption width="500" align="aligncenter"] Reprinted with permission from The Permaculture Podcast. Urban Food Forest in Baltimore, Maryland.[/caption] These are the conversations that give educational and experiential capital far beyond return for the financial capital of supporting the podcast if it is truly in your means. I supported the show recently, and I will say that for as much educational and experiential capital that Scott Mann is giving away each week (for only the $261 that he is getting on his crowdfunding platform per month) it is clear that he truly is doing really great work for the world, for community, and within himself. You can also help spread the wisdom and education of permaculture by sharing this article or www.thepermaculturepodcast.com with your friends. What are your 10 favorite episodes of the show? What inspiration or knowledge did you gain from them? I'd love to hear from you. Email: The Permaculture Podcast Write: The Permaculture Podcast The Permaculture Podcast

Laura Bartels is the founder/owner of Greenweaver, Inc., a consulting and education company that promotes sustainable building and community development.