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Down to Earth

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Kelly HartFebruary 14, 2019

I found a nice article about how Permaculture is taking root in India. “Australian-Indian couple Rosie Harding and Peter Fernandes, who run a verdant homestead in what is emerging as Goa’s hippest village, Assagao, aspire to make ‘growing your own … Continue reading →

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Passive Cooling

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Kelly HartFebruary 12, 2019

www.thefifthestate.com published an informative article about how to keep cool without costing the planet. The amount of energy used for cooling buildings has doubled worldwide since 2000, making it the fastest growing end-use for energy in buildings. We can’t afford … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate, Economics, Insulation, Mechanical | 5 Replies

Family in India Creating a Good Life

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Kelly HartFebruary 10, 2019

I came across this article about a young family living in India who have been building with earthbags and trying to live as sustainably as possible. It is always heartwarming to see people doing this sort of thing.Below is the … Continue reading →

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The Gathering Place

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Kelly HartFebruary 8, 2019

This is my final post about my recent sculpting projects, which will bring you up to the present. I decided to sculpt something that would have practical value, like a piece of furniture. What emerged in my mind was a … Continue reading →

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Adventures with Sculpting

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Kelly HartFebruary 6, 2019

One thing I am enjoying about sculpting wood is how totally absorbing it can be, engaging the imagination, aesthetic sensitivities, knowledge of the properties of wood and manual craftiness. On a tip from a friend that she had seen some … Continue reading →

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More Sculpture

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Kelly HartFebruary 4, 2019

To continue with my previous post, I want to describe more of the evolution of my recent sculpting career… well, not exactly a career, but at least a pastime. It is something that is giving me much pleasure, and some … Continue reading →

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