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Bengal Natural House Survives Cyclone

Natural Building

When Cyclone Amphan tore through Bengal, India, Linus Kendall and Rupsa Nath’s house, built with mud, thatch and bamboo sustained minimal damage. Other houses in the vicinity suffered broken window panes or missing tin sheds, but their unique home stood tall. Linus Kendall shared these details about their house, built in 2017. “I

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How To Plan And Design A Shipping Container Home

Construction Marketing

However, some parts like the plumbing and electrical are best done by experts to ensure your safety. It has allowed them to focus on their basic needs and spend more time and money on their hobbies and travels. Like any dream house, it should fit like a glove. Prioritize Your Needs And Lifestyle. Do you love cooking?

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Great Scott! What A Difference Four Years Can Make

Constructonomics

Gigawatts of electricity. *In In the 1985 film Back To The Future (remember that one?), “Doc” Brown proclaimed that he could travel back in time if only he could find 1.21 gigawatts of electricity to power his DeLorean and flux capacitor. Great Scott, they were right! And just to put it in perspective, 1.21

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The Travel & Tourism Game

Business Facilities

Travel Association, 2.9 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2018 can be attributed to travel and tourism. Total domestic and international inbound traveler spending in the U.S. million directly in the travel industry and 6.8 Domestic travel spending directly supported 7.7 By the BF Staff.

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Energy Efficient Underground Home in Pennsylvania

Natural Building

She calls her house “Moriah,” a biblical reference that she said means “vision or view.” My gas bill this month is $18 and the average electric bills run about $40 a month.” She recently finished a large front patio with stones collected from her travels. People always say my house is cool,” Quick said.

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Eric Kues: From smalltown roots to big-time projects

The Korte Company

Building a career from the ground up Eric decided to take building trades and drafting classes, where students built a house with help from local contractors. But it was his experiences outside the classroom — working at a lumber yard and drafting house plans — that inspired him to pursue more hands-on fields. “I

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The Rustic Pallozas of Spain

Natural Building

Deep in Ancares mountains of Spain are some centuries-old houses that look straight out of a fairy tale but are cleverly suited to the harsh realities of this remote region. A private bedroom built with wooden planks could be found on the other side, and it was reserved for the oldest married couple living in the house.

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