Greenhouse by Sun Orbit – Notes
Sun Orbit’s greenhouse technology from Tamara Solar Village.
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Physical Technology
The Energy of Stirling Engines – Notes
Stirling engines quietly generate electricity and mechanical energy pollution-free by using oxygen and a temperature differential.
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Making: Artisan Quality and Beauty Made by Hand
From whatever materials (leather, metal, wool, wood…), it’s just really satisfying to make something by hand: Challenging at times, empowering, seeking that ideal balance between perfection and beautifully imperfect, building skills, learning secrets, making something beautiful, lasting, and personal. Here are pictures of things I’ve made recently.
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Movie: Reversing the Mississippi
What happens with a guru in creating affordable physical technology for farming meets a guru in creating social connections for youth to teach them farming? I have been waiting to find out since I first saw the trailer for Reversing the Mississippi in June of 2015. Thanks to Ian Midgley, the film premiered on the
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The Balloon Boat (video)
Build a fun balloon-powered boat for your pond or pool.
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Protected: Gear: Clothing and Camping Kit
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The Big 10 Solutions for Restoring Our Future Now
Overview of solutions for shelter, food, heat, social technologies, tools, and a list of people putting it all together.
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Who invented the Rocket Stove? And, even cooler facts about rocket stoves, rocket mass Stoves, & wood stoves
Heat, cook, hot water, drying, and a cozy place to sit: All benefits of a good wood stove + intelligent systems design. But what about getting the same benefits from rocket stoves which are supposed to be more efficient?
Thriving on One Planet: The Big Picture
Thriving on One Planet means shifting from the dysfunctional status quo to an ecosystem future
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Top 6 lessons learned living in cohousing: A psychologist’s view
Living together: Hard enough as a family…try a community
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