(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
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
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
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
Corn Cob Charcoal Crusher Turning agricultural waste into smokeless fuels
Burning carbonized cobs produces less smoke than regular biomass fuels, but the carbonized cobs produce a hazardous level of carbon monoxide. MIT's D-lab developed a device to turn charcoal powder into a dense compact briquette that burns safely, but it is difficult to crush the carbonized cobs into a charcoal powder without inhaling dangerous amounts of charcoal dust. The MIT team's charcoal crushing device addresses the gap in this alternative fuel process. … Read more
The Mukombe handwashing device A smart, DIY tippy-tap
The Mukombe is a hand washing device – a “tippy tap” as it is commonly known within the Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) scene – as it just requires a little tip to provide the user with just enough water to wash the hands. In water-arid areas, such a simple device can be essential to hygiene. … Read more
The Humanure Toilet Build your own compost toilet
This is a quick description of how to build your own compost toilet using little materials, the manure can afterwards also be used very well for gardening (once composted properly). … Read more
Earth Oven Building an oven of local soil
Earth Ovens have been used for thousands of years by cultures all over the world and they are still built today by people all over. Earth ovens are made up of just that, EARTH! Sand, clay and straw are used in building these versatile ovens. It takes only 10 to 12 hours to build in total, with some intermediate periods for drying layers, and the oven will last for many years without loosing its capacity or quality. An earthen oven can be used to cook the same things cooked in a normal … Read more
Vermicomposting bin Make your own efficient composting bin
This is a low-cost design for making your own composting bin. It is designed in such a way that it composts efficiently, letting air through, water out, and worms in. Apart from efficiency, one of the benefits is cleanliness in small spaced areas, as well as enabling to have the composting process happening inside. … Read more
