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How To Keep a Family Business Running for 1,300 years (And Build a Lasting Civilization)
Owned by the same family for 1,300 years, the Japanese inn Houshi Ryokan is a marvel of tradition and resilience. This ryokan (a traditional …
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Permaculture and the Myth of Scarcity
At a conference a couple weeks ago an activist who does work in Africa recounted an encounter she had with the minister of agriculture …
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A Must-Watch Documentary: INHABIT – A Permaculture Perspective
Inhabit Humanity is more than ever threatened by its own actions; we hear a lot about the need to minimize footprints and to reduce …
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5 Northern Greenhouse Examples for Cold Climates
Greenhouses are great for extending your growing season to 2, 3 or even 4 seasons. But what if you live in a place where …
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6 Cheap DIY Greenhouse Designs Inspired By Traditional Shelters
The perfect greenhouse “doesn’t exist yet, but we know the requirements. It must be simple to construct, easy to manage, environmentally sound, and pleasing …
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Natural Building Case Study: A Beautiful Home For Less Than $5,000
Quick Facts Location: Wales, England Builder: Simon Dale and family Cost: Less than £3,000 GBP (~$5,000 USD) Time to build: ~1000-1500 man hours Primary …
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9 Steps to Build a DIY Off-Grid Solar PV System
Day by day the price of solar panels falls gradually. But still, installation of a complete off grid solar system is costly. That’s why …
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The Peer-to-Peer Economy – A Turning Point in Human History
This Peer-to-Peer economy that is rising up to replace the Industrial/Information economy is difficult to see in its totality, but is everywhere around us. …
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Want to Grow Your Own Food? Here Are 6 Masters to Learn From
So you want to grow your own food, and you want to do it successfully. Good news is, you’re not on your own. You …
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How to Build a Dirt Cheap House in 4 Steps
Ever wonder how to build a simple home for very little money, without going into debt? The key is to use low-cost, locally available …
