[Versión en español abajo] Miranda France in her book Bad Times in Buenos Aires said that to live in Argentina was ‘to live at the end of the world’ (1998, p.57). Yet traveling through the vast landscape of San Luis province on my way to Casa Tierra in San Francisco del Monte de Oro, I … Continue reading Casa Tierra, San Francisco del Monte de Oro, San Luis, Argentina
How to find … Casa Tierra, San Franciso del Monte de Oro, Argentina
Casa Tierra accepts visitors for tours, and volunteers through the WOOFFing network. If you would like to visit be sure to contact them in advance rather than simply arrive as they often have commitments. They also run workshops on natural building; details are on their website. Contact via email: fundacion@yanantin.org.ar, or via the website: http://www.casatierra.org.ar. … Continue reading How to find … Casa Tierra, San Franciso del Monte de Oro, Argentina
Eco-building in Argentina: Diversity and vibrance
[Versión en español abajo] When I chose Argentina as one of the countries I would visit to explore eco-building several people questioned my choice. Even in Buenos Aires my research topic raised some eyebrows - 'why here?' they asked, 'I did not know of such things' others would say. I chose Argentina because I was … Continue reading Eco-building in Argentina: Diversity and vibrance
Call out for examples of low cost eco-housing
Part of the purpose of this blog is to collate a set of inspiring examples of low cost eco-building from around the world. While I am visiting a few countries this summer I am no doubt missing many other amazing examples. If any of you have suggestions, photos, weblinks, or even some writings about places … Continue reading Call out for examples of low cost eco-housing
Pun Pun, Ban Mae Jo, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Rice field onsite and adobe house Sitting high on the hill overlooking the small village of Ban Mae Jo, Pun Pun has a glorious view of the valleys and hills for miles around. Jon (pronounced 'Jo') Jandai and Peggy Reents started the project in 2003 with just 20 Rai of land which locals considered … Continue reading Pun Pun, Ban Mae Jo, Chiang Mai, Thailand
ECO-HOMES + COMMUNITIES 