Andrés Bernal

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Im an artist living in a very special jungle jumping from farm/conservation efforts to art creation in both the digital and physical realms
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I was the #1 pledge yaaaay! finally did it :)
13 hours ago
Plans by Owen Geiger, Designer, brought to you by Dream Green Homes

Just like the name implies, this cabin design is for remote fishing and hunting camps where it is difficult to transport building materials. It is compact, efficient and easy to build. A sleeping loft is under the high side of a shed roof. Note: Pier footings are shown here for sloping sites, but with earthbags it is usually easier to build right on the ground. Recommended cement board skirting not shown. 283 sq. ft. interior, sleeping loft, 1 bath; 17' x 24'



These plans are available as digital PDF files and are offered by Dr. Owen Geiger as complete and ready to build from. They include necessary elevations, floorplans, cross section details, and other significant construction details; they don’t show every view, every detail — just enough to build. They do not include electrical and plumbing details. The section views explain how everything goes together and should answer your questions about materials. The plans are scaled and dimensioned.




This plan is offered with a complimentary copy of Owen's popular Earthbag Building Guide e-book (92 pages) .

Your purchase includes:
  • Earthbag Building Guide e-book (92 pages PDF)
  • Wilderness Cabin Construction Details (5 pages)
  • 7 x 1-page plans including elevation, floor plan and section views






  • It is the buyer’s responsibility to find out special requirements, such as what alternative building is allowed in your county or what you have to do to get houses permitted. Are there special requirements for foundations, etc.? Do they require an engineer or architect to stamp the plans? It might be a good idea to know these things before ordering plans.

    2 bedroom roundhouse plans are available here.
    2 story roundhouse above survival shelter plans are available here.


    18 hours ago

    Free Heat Combo - The Free Heat Movie + The 6 3D Plans Bundle


    Free Heat is a 2 hour and 18 minute film that explores the world of rocket mass heaters, a highly efficient and environmentally friendly type of wood-burning technology. The movie follows the experimentation and implementation by a team of experts working on various types of rockety contraptions. Viewers will see firsthand the innovative ways in which the rocket systems are being used and developed, and will learn about the many benefits of this technology. Whether for heating a home, cooking a meal, or creating a relaxing sauna experience, rocket mass heaters are a versatile and sustainable technology.

    Watch the movie trailer here:



    In the Free Heat 3D Plans Bundle you’ll fine step by step instructions on how to build:
    - A pebble style 8 inch j-tube rocket mass heater
    - A solar food dehydrator with rocket boost
    - A coaxial heat exchanger
    - The rocket cooktop with Lorena option
    - The tiny house cob-style rocket mass heater
    - The sauna rocket heater





    Penned by Rocket Mass Heater authorities Paul Wheaton and Chris "Uncle Mud" McClellan and updated Summer, 2022, this eBook features a heap of information about heat risers - how to build one, what to use, how much to spend, how long it'll last.  All this info for the first time in one place! Pages: 22 - Format: PDF


    Heating Greenhouses using Rocket Mass Heaters with Uncle MUD ft. Paul Wheaton


    Uncle Mud (aka Chris McClellan) raises free-range, organic children in suburban Ohio. He has been using natural building as his soapbox to preach self-reliance and community empowerment, since 2004. Building houses, pizza ovens, and woodstoves with mud and junk is his way of sharing the Can-Do spirit. He writes, teaches workshops and hosts a mud pit and DIY building demonstrations at Fairs across the US. unclemud.com





    In this in 1.5 hour webinar PLUS Q&A you will have the chance to learn with a professional rocket mass heater and cob building specialist who will walk you through step by step what you'll need to know in order to build an efficient greenhouse powered by a rocket mass heater.



    This step by step 3D set of plans serves as a comprehensive guide for constructing a modular rocket heater, detailing the rocket engine component specifically. This innovative design was developed as part of the Low Tech Laboratory initiative and at the 2022 Permaculture technology Jamboree by the instructor Uncle Mud. Please note that the plans for additional modules, such as the kiln and rocket hot tub, are provided separately.


    21 hours ago
    We start in a little over a day! Wohoo!!

    2 days ago
    An update to the main ks image!

    3 days ago
    Maple Syrup for Beginners




    Learn how to make your own pure maple syrup from start to finish with Mike Haasl, a syrup maker with over 20 years of experience who also teaches this craft at his local community college.





    In this beginner-friendly video course, Mike explains every step to turn sap into syrup:

  • How to sustainably tap your maple trees
  • Collecting and storing sap the right way
  • Boiling, filtering, and bottling techniques
  • Simple rigs that save time and money
  • Tips to avoid common beginner mistakes


  • Instructor: Mike Haasl
    Length: 1 hour 13 minutes

    Whether you are tapping a few backyard trees or starting your first homestead project, this course guides you through each stage to create your own sweet, golden syrup perfect for pancakes, waffles, and gifts from your land.


    3 days ago