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Discover the Earth-Sheltered Home Advantages: A Journey to Sustainable Living
Imagine a home that hugs the earth like a cozy blanket, shielding you from the harshest weather while blending seamlessly into the landscape. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, that dream is very much a reality with earth-sheltered homes! These innovative dwellings are not just about living underground; they are about embracing a lifestyle that’s sustainable, resilient, and uniquely yours. Let me take you on an exciting journey through the incredible benefits of these homes an
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Dec 8, 20254 min read
Pros & Cons of a DIY Approach to Building Your Sustainable Home
DIY Home Choices Considering building an earth-shelter or traditional home and hoping to cut costs by handling some of the work yourself?...
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Jul 3, 20254 min read
Want to Build an Underground Home Or Business? What Challenges to Expect and How to Overcome them:
Planning and permitting an earth-sheltered and underground home can be a challenge. Some building departments and banks are skeptical and...
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Apr 3, 20256 min read
SHOULD YOU BUILD NOW OR WAIT? WHAT TO CONSIDER:
Let's start with the question that is plaguing most of our minds. You're likely wondering if it's smart to build a house right now ? At...
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Jan 26, 20252 min read
WHAT'S NEW IN GREEN BUILDING DESIGN?
CustomEarthSheltered.com Some of the critical green building trends for the coming years include an increased focus on sustainability and...
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Jul 3, 20242 min read
Here is a List of Homesteader Skills Good to Learn to Become More Self- Sufficient:
Unlock the secrets of self-sufficiency and rediscover the lost art of homesteading! Our ancestors thrived on essential skills like...
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Dec 4, 202316 min read
START PLANNING YOUR RESILIENCE - Consider How You Want To Become More Self Sufficient
This Custom Earth Sheltered team is here to help you achieve your eco-friendly goals with our expertise in sustainable architecture,...
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Dec 3, 20237 min read
How Nature Enhances Your Health
The Need for Nature Inside and Outside Your Home and Business Nature has a soothing effect on us. We humans are genetically conditioned...
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Mar 23, 20234 min read
DEFINITIONS: Regenerative, Biomimetic, Sustainable, Permaculture, etc. Design:
Biomimetic (sometimes called Biomimicry); an emerging design discipline that looks to Nature for sustainable design Solutions. Cradle-to...
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Mar 2, 20233 min read
Plan Your Next Sustainable Project
Find free, open sources and hard to find and reasonably priced custom sustainable planning and permitting services for starting your...
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Feb 9, 20232 min read
21 Ideas For Building a Sustainable Home:
What we build matters, and so does how we build it. Building with sustainability in mind should be standard for any new home. Here are 21...
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Jan 22, 20232 min read
Underground Building Inventor Now Living in Belize
Gayle Scafe, the inventor of the concrete forming system which we often still use on current construction projects, is retired now and...
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Jul 9, 20222 min read
HOW TO BUILD GREENER HOMESTEADS
People Homestead for Many Reasons The Best Place to Start a Homestead While there are different types of homesteads, there are also...
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Jun 12, 20223 min read
CHOOSE HEALTHIER & SUSTAINABLE HOME CHOICES
25 ECO-FRIENDLY HOME IDEAS FOR LIVING IN YOUR GREENER SAFER HOUSE One big lesson is that living in an eco-friendly home needs to be a...
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Jun 9, 202210 min read
Mid-Century Modern & Eco-Friendly Increase in Popularity
According to resent studies, trending aesthetics in Mid- Century modern has increased by 576% on Google searches since last year....
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Apr 12, 20223 min read
Magical Dwellings Inspired by Middle-Earth
With all the magic of Middle-Earth, these innovative hobbit houses appear to be plucked from the pages of The Lord of the Rings. Whether...
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Apr 11, 20222 min read
Hobbit Underground Home Examples
The Lord of The Rings movie series rocked the film industry in the early 2000s, grossing nearly $3 billion at the box office and winning...
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Apr 10, 20222 min read
Time to Start Planning & Permitting Your Project
Many of our clients seek to build projects that are more sustainable and helps them become more self-reliant. They want a lifestyle the...
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Apr 10, 20222 min read
Considering what to DIY when Building Your Home
Typically only a few people are qualified to act as their own general contractor (GC) so our team offers construction consulting support...
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Apr 8, 20222 min read
What is Hobbitcore?
As the name implies, Hobbitcore is an aesthetic influenced by the Hobbit homes from the Lord of the Rings universe. One aspect of Hobbits that often goes unappreciated is their sense of style. Take Bilbo's home, for instance; it’s a cozy haven with a rustic, lived-in appeal. And the architecture? It’s bold, distinct, and notably… round. And the roundness of a hobbit house is one of the challenges when you're doing this look, especially if you live in a rental apartment. Becau
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Breaking Down the Costs of Underground House Construction: An Underground House Cost Analysis
Imagine living in a home that hugs the earth, blending seamlessly with nature while offering unmatched energy efficiency and protection. That’s the magic of underground houses! But before you dive into this eco-friendly adventure, you’re probably wondering: What does it really cost to build an underground house? Well, buckle up! I’m here to take you on a thrilling journey through the ins and outs of underground house cost analysis. Let’s uncover the numbers, the surprises, an
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The Principles Behind Sustainable Building Design Principles
Imagine stepping into a home that breathes with the earth, where every corner whispers harmony with nature. That’s the magic of sustainable building design principles! If you’ve ever dreamed of a home that’s not just a shelter but a vibrant, living part of the environment, you’re in the right place. Let’s dive into the heart of what makes these homes tick and how you can bring that green dream to life. Sustainable building design is more than just a trend - it’s a lifestyle c
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