I am looking to build energy efficient and eco friendly housing, with the goal of developing a community that can sustain itself in every way possible. from food to energy, water treatment. using underground/earth sheltered construction and combining any or all methods to achieve these goals.
2007-09-19 14:52:52 · 9 answers · asked by joseph h 1 in Environment ➔ Green Living
There are a lot of these self sustainable communities in the UK, many are in Wales but they are everywhere. The best way to find inexpensive land is to search these existing communities. They will help you, they always know about nearby suitable sites and local planning laws, pitfalls etc.
http://www.evnuk.org.uk/wessex.html
http://www.chickenshack.co.uk/
http://www.diggersanddreamers.org.uk/
http://thatroundhouse.info/permacultureland.htm
http://www.thehouseplanner.co.uk/courses.html
http://www.radicalroutes.org.uk/housing.html
2007-09-19 15:36:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have to agree with Randel. Communities are sustainable. We have had communities for hundreds of years. They have become more sustainable over time. In that time there were always naysayers that suggested we were running out of resouces in spite of the fact that resources kept increasing. I like green building codes. I spent a lot of effort to insulate my house more and I live in So California. I didn't need nosy green neighbors or intrusive government to do it. That said, I would still favor some "green" building codes since sometimes it is cheaper to make them more fuel efficient over the long run and my house is certainly much more comfortable now.
2016-05-18 23:36:19 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you allowed email I'd tell you it's a well guarded secret.Truth is I have had the same idea.
2007-09-20 12:20:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hear Johnston island is for sale Cheap also the bikini islands
2007-09-20 18:25:05 · answer #4 · answered by crazy_devil_dan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anywhere in Africa...turn a part of the Saharah into an oasis...don't start a cult
2007-09-19 17:54:06 · answer #5 · answered by Naveed 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
South Africa,Mexico,are good places
Africa is more stable than Mex
2007-09-19 17:28:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The cheapest land would be useless for farming, grazing, or recreation. That might make it useless for you too.
2007-09-19 15:24:44 · answer #7 · answered by Fall 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your too late, the Amish are already experts at what you want to do.
2007-09-19 15:36:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Google this: ARKONSANTI
2007-09-19 16:48:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋