Comfrey has long been recognized by both organic gardeners and herbalists for its great usefulness and versatility; of particular interest is the 'Bocking 14' cultivar of Russian Comfrey, a strain developed in the 1950s by Lawrence D Hills, the founder of the Henry Doubleday Research Association (the organic gardening organisation) Comfrey is a particularly valuable source of fertility to the organic gardener. It is very deep rooted and acts as a dynamic accumulator,[7] mining a host of … Read more
Como Construir un Biodigestor de Bajo Costo Video Producido por Común Tierra en Oaxaca, México
(Video with english subtitles) En este video explicamos paso a paso el proceso de construcción de un biodigestor de bajo costo que puede generar 3 horas de gás para una familia con el estiercol de una vaca. Filmado por el Proyecto Común Tierra en el Proyecto Tierra del Sol, Mexico. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gR1V2qn1cM … Read more
Permacultura en Escala Familia Video sobre técnicas de Permacultura en Tierramor, México
En este video el Proyecto Común Tierra documenta Tierramor, una granja familiar en México que vive aplicando principio de permacultura hace 10 anos, fundada por Holger Heronimi y Marina Ortiz. En el video Holger enseña algunas de las soluciones en captación de agua, cuidado de animales y aprovechamento de residuos utilizando tecnicas de permacultura. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LERBwMXkZI0 … Read more
Como construir um forno solar! Video que ensina técnicas para construir un modelo econômico de forno solar
(English subtitles click on the bottom of the video, legêndas português clique na barra debaixo do video) Aqui mostramos o processo de construção do forno solar do Projeto Común Tierra (www.comuntierra.org) Video que mostra passo a passo fazer um forno solar em sua casa, colhendo o sol e cozinhando alimentos saudáveis ricos e energizadas pelo sol! O vídeo explica o processo de construção do forno solar do Projeto Común Tierra, liderados por Nora El Tilo Tonchi e Permacultura Oficina em … Read more
Global Renaissance Project Spiral Unified Field Architecture
We have known for a long time the structural order of the triangle, square and circle, and so we have designed and built structures based on these three archetypal forms. We now know the structural order of the fourth archetypal form, the spiral form, and so can now begin to design and build in structural harmony with Nature. To begin we need only learn how to fabricate a single architectural element. It’s called the Spiral Architecture Element 45. Multiples of this unique building … Read more
Bicycle roads catching solar energy Solar bike path pilot
A Dutch project that integrates solar panels into a bike commuter path has opened in November 2014 on a special roadway outside Amsterdam. Power generated by the SolaRoad's panels will be funneled into the national energy grid. The project is being called the world's first public road that includes embedded solar cells. In the U.S., an Indiegogo campaign for the Idaho-based Solar Roadways project raised $2.2 million earlier in 2014 to pursue a more elaborate vision. It would integrate features … Read more
Solar powered ‘eTree’ eTree providing energy, WIFI and shade
The eTree, an Israeli invention, produces energy, cools and provides water for humans and pets, gives off Wifi signals, adds connectivity to a community, provides shade, offers a charging point, gives rest along the way and light at night. … Read more
‘Smart’ buildings to clean polluted air Design for buildings that filter the air
China-based architect Alexander Balchin has designed a building that can clean polluted air. The tower is designed to filter air for several city blocks outside. Dirty air pulled into a central chimney would be cleaned using systems commonly used in coal power plants. 'The PM2.5 particles can be collected and even reused, as they are almost completely carbon,' Balchin writes. 'This process alone provides eight and a half million cubic meters of clean air per year, enough air for one square … Read more
Algea absorb air pollution Algea farms around highways
Algae consume sunlight and CO2 and spit out oxygen. Therefore places with high emissions are the perfect growing area. This interesting microorganism inspired a group of Dutch and French designers, who proposed to set up an algae farm on top of a highway in Switzerland. It is a brilliant way to filter the pollution in the urban areas. … Read more
An Overview of Natural Building Techniques Descriptions by an architect
Architect Joseph Kennedy lists several natural building methods, including the most important weaknesses and strengths of each. … Read more
