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02/04/2015: Yesterday, I received my #hemp calf fiber package and continued working on the #door project. The fiber feels as soft as angel hair, and I really enjoyed working with it. It’s an excellent material for environmentally friendly #sealing , perfectly suited for insulating doors and windows—no toxic construction foam needed at all!
Excursus Story of Calafataggio:
Caulking (calafaturation, calafataggio) is a waterproofing technique for wooden hulls, carried out by the master caulker (mastro calafato). It creates a joint between the planking boards that can withstand the sea and endure over time. In the past, the technique essentially consisted of inserting fibers—often hemp or tow—between the planks of the hull and impregnating them with pitch. Today, cotton or hemp is used, along with synthetic resins or tar. The process is performed manually using a wooden mallet, called a "calker's maul," and a special flat-tipped chisel, known as a "malabestia," which allows the fiber to be pushed into the seams (the connections between the planking boards) without cutting it.
#cellar #renovation #diy #craftmanship #greenbuilding #sustainability
Excursus Story of Calafataggio:
Caulking (calafaturation, calafataggio) is a waterproofing technique for wooden hulls, carried out by the master caulker (mastro calafato). It creates a joint between the planking boards that can withstand the sea and endure over time. In the past, the technique essentially consisted of inserting fibers—often hemp or tow—between the planks of the hull and impregnating them with pitch. Today, cotton or hemp is used, along with synthetic resins or tar. The process is performed manually using a wooden mallet, called a "calker's maul," and a special flat-tipped chisel, known as a "malabestia," which allows the fiber to be pushed into the seams (the connections between the planking boards) without cutting it.
#cellar #renovation #diy #craftmanship #greenbuilding #sustainability
Babies go through a ton of diapers, which creates tons of plastic waste as over 70% of the diaper is plastic!
Eco Originals took the problem by the head and created plant-based diapers that are eco-friendly, durable, and 100% free of undesirable inks, dyes, chemicals, and toxins.
Babies go through a ton of diapers, which creates tons of plastic waste as over 70% of the diaper is plastic!
Eco Originals took the problem by the head and created plant-based diapers that are eco-friendly, durable, and 100% free of undesirable inks, dyes, chemicals, and toxins.
Villgro Acumen Circular Valley Brigade Real Estate Accelerator Program - REAP Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur Atal Incubation Centre, Banasthali Vidyapith Indian Institute of Management Calcutta SELCO Foundation NSRCEL Echoing Green
#Agribiopanels #Strawcture #Strawctureeco #Interiordesign #Homedesign #Interioredesigner #Environment #Greenbuilding #Architects
Eco Originals took the problem by the head and created plant-based diapers that are eco-friendly, durable, and 100% free of undesirable inks, dyes, chemicals, and toxins.
Villgro Acumen Circular Valley Brigade Real Estate Accelerator Program - REAP Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur Atal Incubation Centre, Banasthali Vidyapith Indian Institute of Management Calcutta SELCO Foundation NSRCEL Echoing Green
#Agribiopanels #Strawcture #Strawctureeco #Interiordesign #Homedesign #Interioredesigner #Environment #Greenbuilding #Architects
‘It’s beautiful, don’t you think?’ The urban miners unearthing treasure in Belgium’s homes and garages https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/mar/19/its-beautiful-dont-you-think-the-urban-miners-unearthing-treasure-in-belgiums-homes-and-garages #Greenhousegasemissions #Ethicalandgreenliving #Constructionindustry #Greenbuilding #Lifeandstyle #Greeneconomy #Environment #Greencities #Recycling #Greenjobs #Business #Belgium #Europe #Cities #Waste
The Guardian · ‘It’s beautiful, don’t you think?’ The urban miners unearthing treasure in Belgium’s homes and garages
The Compressed Earth Block Village (Pod 4) showcases artistic and functional eco-construction using durable, affordable earth blocks. Designed as an education and wellness retreat, it features a 2-story half-moon layout with treatment rooms, classrooms, dining for 200+, laundry for 300+, and diverse recreation spaces.
https://onecommunityglobal.org/compressed-earth-block-village/
As the UK prepares its next carbon budget, what needs to be included? https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/feb/21/as-the-uk-prepares-its-next-carbon-budget-what-needs-to-be-included #Greenhousegasemissions #ClimateChangeCommittee #Fossilfueldivestment #Greenpolitics #Climatecrisis #Greenbuilding #Greeneconomy #Environment #Fossilfuels #Heatpumps #Farming #Labour #UKnews #Energy #Oil #Gas
The Guardian · As the UK prepares its next carbon budget, what needs to be included?
Upcycling at its best! 
Die alten Holzpaneele mussten von der Decke weichen – aber anstatt sie wegzuwerfen, haben wir ihnen neues Leben eingehaucht! 
Jetzt schmücken sie als nachhaltige Wand unser Projekt. 
Was sagt ihr zu dieser Verwandlung und fallen euch noch mehr tolle Projekte ein, weil es hat noch Holz über?
When Tsah Yahav and his team began deconstructing a former military hospital near Grenoble, they took a unique approach. No bulldozers or wrecking balls in sight—just handheld tools. It was a manual labor of love. #Sustainability #GreenBuilding
UK government scraps plan to ban sale of gas boilers by 2035 https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jan/06/uk-government-scraps-plan-to-ban-sale-of-gas-boilers-by-2035 #Greenhousegasemissions #Constructionindustry #Greenbuilding #Energybills #Fossilfuels #Environment #Housing #Energy #UKnews #Gas
The Guardian · UK government scraps plan to ban sale of gas boilers by 2035
The Straw Bale Village features 52 studio rooms (250-300 sq ft) with private baths, adaptable into multi-room units. It includes 11 common areas, a central social hub, and eco-efficient circular design with orchards, waterways, and recreation. It offers 40 resident units and 12 for guest demos after Pod 1 completion.
A comprehensive guide to finishing dome homes, covering waterproofing, weatherizing, and interior finishing for earthbag and aircrete domes. Designed for ease of use, it supports sustainable, durable construction. Improved through One Community's Aircrete and Earthbag Crowdfunding Campaign.
https://www.onecommunityglobal.org/dome-home-finishing-water-proofing-and-interior-finish/
Every once in a while, I 
NY:
This is a big deal- replacing individual apartment AC units with heat pumps, which would also provide heating.
Cooling and heating of apartment buildings is a gigantic fossil fuel user across the world. Also contributes to poor urban air quality.
These New York competitions have a track record of jumpstarting innovation.
Look for good things to come of this:
#climatechange #hvac #housing #NYC #cleanenergy #heatpump #greenbuilding
Canary Media · New York opens up competition to develop heat pumps for big buildingsThe $10 million contest is meant to spur heat pump tech that can easily replace the packaged terminal air conditioners found in apartments statewide.
At One Community Global, we champion the **Highest Good of All** with open-source sustainability. Our guide to **eco-friendly paints, primers, varnishes, stains, and sealers** offers LEED-compliant options, DIY ideas, and health-conscious materials. Join us in building a greener future!
https://www.onecommunityglobal.org/most-sustainable-paints-stains-varnish-sealers/
Thermal lag and thermal mass are vital for in-ground constructions, like the Earthbag Village and Tropical Atrium. This page explores their role in temperature regulation, material properties, heat conductivity, and seasonal impacts, supporting One Community's sustainable, open-source building initiatives.
The Tropical Atrium Footers, Foundation, & Flooring page offers open-source instructions for sustainable building. Starting with the 3-dome cluster, it expands to the Earthbag Village and beyond, providing detailed, replicable guides to support eco-construction and The Highest Good of All.
https://www.onecommunityglobal.org/tropical-atrium-footers-foundation/
The Tropical Atrium Permitting Hub offers open-source tutorials for Earthbag Village (Pod 1) and beyond. Starting with a 3-dome cluster, it expands to guides for sustainable structures and licensing, supporting global collaboration for eco-building and The Highest Good of All.
https://www.onecommunityglobal.org/tropical-atrium-permitting-and-licensing/
The Recycled Materials Village (Pod 6) is an open-source, earthship-inspired design using reclaimed materials to create 47 living units and 14 common areas. It includes spaces for dining, socializing, art, music, yoga, and more. All designs and construction methods will be shared for global use and sustainability.
https://www.onecommunityglobal.org/recycled-materials-village/
EDEN Tower: a new narrative in architecture, or “ecological programming”
A challenge to the traditional limits of design and construction, an architecture is projected towards an ecological future.
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One Community is creating an open-source Duplicable City Center to model sustainable living, resource conservation, and DIY city construction. It will offer 15 free templates and serve as a recreation center, large dining hall, laundry facility, and a comfortable alternative for visitors to the Earthbag and Straw Bale Villages.
