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Home designed to last 1000 years?

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The Toitu House is an earth-sheltered home, which describes a partially or completely underground building which leverages the earth's steady temperature to create a comfortable year-round environment while also operating efficiently and using less energy overall. Additional benefits include resistance to extreme weather and weather events, lower maintenance needs, greater durability and longevity, and noise reduction. An earth-sheltered building could in theory last several hundred years, as in 500. Some claim an earthen home can even last 1000 years, but we will have to wait to find out. The name Toitu is a Maori word which is included in a proverb that reminds us to be good stewards of the earth, as ownership is temporary the land remains long after an initial owner is gone. In this video, Matt introduces the Toitu House project and speaks with Igal, the homeowner. Igal explains the dream he and his family have embarked upon, designing a …...more
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Home designed to last 1000 years?
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Oct 282024
The Toitu House is an earth-sheltered home, which describes a partially or completely underground building which leverages the earth's steady temperature to create a comfortable year-round environment while also operating efficiently and using less energy overall. Additional benefits include resistance to extreme weather and weather events, lower maintenance needs, greater durability and longevity, and noise reduction. An earth-sheltered building could in theory last several hundred years, as in 500. Some claim an earthen home can even last 1000 years, but we will have to wait to find out. The name Toitu is a Maori word which is included in a proverb that reminds us to be good stewards of the earth, as ownership is temporary the land remains long after an initial owner is gone. In this video, Matt introduces the Toitu House project and speaks with Igal, the homeowner. Igal explains the dream he and his family have embarked upon, designing and redesigning over years now to get their home just right. They had an idea that they wanted to minimize impact and embark on something unique and creative, and they have sure done that. To connect with other green builders, visit Rate It Green: https://www.rateitgreen.com/ To view a summary of this video on Rate It Green: https://www.rateitgreen.com/green-bui... Don't forget to subscribe to Rate It Green on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RateItGreen... We'd love for you to follow us on these other platforms as well. Twitter   / rateitgreen   Facebook   / rateitgreen   LinkedIn   / rate-it-green   Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/7cb936376be3/stay-... Connect with us if you would like more information on Rate It Green as a member or Sponsor or have a product you would like to share without other Rate It Green members. If you have a green product that you would like to introduce to our members' contact: LI (Matt Hoots)   / matthoots   To learn more about the features and benefits of RateItGreen.com, contact: LI (Allison Friedman)   / allisontfriedman  

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