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several pictures of people working on the construction of a stone house in different stages of being built

Waste materials that are reclaimed for new structures can be as simple as a bunch of stacked tires or a boat that’s no longer seaworthy, or as complex as old stone bricks re-sculpted to look like new. They can be roughly cobbled together into rustic cabins, or masterfully incorporated into stunning modern residences along with […]

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an old building with lots of wood stacked on top of it and bikes hanging from the roof

Every corner of this house and garden holds a new incarnation of an old favourite by building with recycled materials

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a man standing on top of a pile of plastic bottles with the words fireproof house made with recycled plastic bottles

This 2 bedroom house in Nigeria is built from recycled plastic bottles, sand, and mud. It is bulletproof, fireproof, and earthquake resistant.

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the green alternatives to conventional building materials infographical poster with instructions and examples

Green buildings are created with materials that are sustainable and recycleable. The materials also require less energy and resources to create and are more durable and longer lasting compared to conventional building materials.

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a set of different types of wooden buildings

Natural Building Techniques for Homesteaders In a world where conventional construction relies heavily on costly materials and unsustainable practices, natural building techniques surge as not only cost-efficient but also environmentally responsible alternatives. For the self-reliant homesteader, mastering these methods isn't just about building shelter; it’s about ensuring survival when modern resources may no longer be

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a building made out of plastic bottles in the woods

Recycled plastic bottles are the future of sustainable building. They are eco-friendly, durable, and cost-effective. Let's create a greener world, one bottle at a time! #EcoArchitecture #PlasticBottleHomes #RecycledBottles #SustainableBuilding #EcoConstructionTanzania

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a woman sitting on a bench reading a book

The small outdoor courtyards are surrounded by hit-and-miss brick screens to provide privacy while allowing light and air to flow through. Photo 6 of 10 in Recycled Red Brick Wraps Two Affordable Rental Homes in Australia. Browse inspirational photos of modern homes.

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a building made out of wine bottles in the middle of a yard with trees and bushes around it

Recycling can be beautiful in this week’s #HomeFacadeFriday! This incredible home is like NO other! Located in Argentina, the entire facade is made up of 6 million glass bottles, and is best known as the “fortress of glass”. Can you imagine living inside this prism of color?

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a green and yellow building with holes in the side that says do earthships work in cold climates?

Do "Earth-ships" Work in Cold Climates? 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁... ecohome.net/guides/1161/do-earthships-work-in-cold-climates/ #Earthships #Building #Homes #ColdClimate #USA #Canada #EcoHome #GreenBuilding

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a drawing of a house in the desert with a water slide coming out of it

The structure, produced by Braemar Building Systems of Colorado, is made from a preengineered build-it-yourself kit using steel from Recla Metals, which sells for $20,000. Austin and Russell could have spent that $20,000 on solar panels to power an air conditioner that ran all the time, but instead they opted for the low-tech approach.

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a man standing on top of a green roof next to a tree and a bird house

I stumbled across this amazing example of creative reuse at The Growing Gardens Project. It is a community garden at Deen City Farm, London, run by project coordinator Louisa Loakes and a regular stream of volunteers. In May of last year the residents of the community of Merton volunteered their time to turn 5000 plastic bottles into a roof!Dubbed, “The Fizzy Bottle Roof Project,” money donated by a regular visitor and admirer of the garden made the project possible.

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