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Paul Wheaton on Permaculture, Hugelkultur & More – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-28

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Exploring Waffetty Buildings and Sustainable Construction Methods

The chapter delves into the concept of Waffetty buildings, structures combining various design ideas for cost-effective and eco-friendly purposes like root cellars and freezers. It discusses the economic and ecological considerations of sustainable building methods such as earth ships, cob, and straw bale, emphasizing the balance between environmental benefits and practicality. The construction of wafadis using woodland materials and the importance of annualized thermal inertia for insulation efficiency are also explored.

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