Pikes Peak Permaculture

Sustainable Organic Living Through Permaculture

 

"What permaculturists are doing is the most important activity that any group is doing on the planet."   David Suzuki

PO Box 861
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
ph: 719-685-0290

Natural Building

Natural Building

Building Bryan & Lois's Cordwood Masonry Home

Cordwood masonry building uses small wood pieces laid in mortar for a super insulated and inexpensive wall.

Local woodlots can be used, and no old growth trees are cut, nor is there added cost or energy in milling and refining the wood.  Bryan & Lois are using trees from an overly dense forest on their property in Woodland Park, Colorado to build their home.  It will employ mostly solar technology for heating & electrical needs. They plan to "research, learn, and practice high altitude gardening."

The greenhouse employs a subterrainean heating and cooling system. For more information go to:
www.sunnyjohn.com

The finished product!  A
completely hand built
Cordwood Masonry home
currently averaging $24. month
in utility costs high in the
mountains of Colorado. 

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"The goal of the economy should be to support and encourage human well-being in a sustainable manner for present generations and into the future."  Dr. Neva Goodwin

PO Box 861
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
ph: 719-685-0290