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vesta · 09-27-2008, 10:34 AM

Hi folks,

just a thought but if you are interested in alternate building techniques you can check out the ANZUS home tours for your area.......... most of us that have opened our homes for these tours are looking to build in a more sustainable method and are also aspiring to leaving a far smaller footprint when we do leave this plane.......

I have been invited into some wonderful homes in the past - some of which have been earth-covered homes that are partially/fully dug into hillsides and then back filled after some waterproof membrane has been put into place in order to prevent water seepage into the rooms. I guess it depends how much assistance, time & $$$ you have available to get it all happening NOW!!!

ADL Hills are amazing - you go for a drive and see these little puffs of smoke coming out of the top of hillsides, you guessed it a home in the hill and all you see is a few inches of chimney.....and that's only if it's in use!

NSW, there are plenty of similar homes and that's the entire length of the state. You just need to be aware and start looking for small signs of these amazing abodes.

VIC, there are several significant areas of housing that fit the bill.

Blessings,

Vesta.

09-27-2008, 10:34 AM	#83
vesta Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rural NSW, Australia Posts: 141	Re: Australian Ground Crew Members? Hi folks, just a thought but if you are interested in alternate building techniques you can check out the ANZUS home tours for your area.......... most of us that have opened our homes for these tours are looking to build in a more sustainable method and are also aspiring to leaving a far smaller footprint when we do leave this plane....... I have been invited into some wonderful homes in the past - some of which have been earth-covered homes that are partially/fully dug into hillsides and then back filled after some waterproof membrane has been put into place in order to prevent water seepage into the rooms. I guess it depends how much assistance, time & $$$ you have available to get it all happening NOW!!! ADL Hills are amazing - you go for a drive and see these little puffs of smoke coming out of the top of hillsides, you guessed it a home in the hill and all you see is a few inches of chimney.....and that's only if it's in use! NSW, there are plenty of similar homes and that's the entire length of the state. You just need to be aware and start looking for small signs of these amazing abodes. VIC, there are several significant areas of housing that fit the bill. Blessings, Vesta.