Things to consider

This has been an interesting time to think about building a passive solar house. Our national and global economy are in turmoil, especially since the last quarter of 2008 - Businesses are closing and homeowners are foreclosing on their homes. And here I am, trying to build a small getaway in Wyoming. I'm struggling with whether or not to build now or later since the future is so unpredictable. For example, my organization is considering furlough days for all of its employees in 2009. On the otherhand, a report from the CO Governor's office came out, predicting that ~500,000 "green" jobs will be created by 2030.

It would be great to generate exitement and interest in passive solar building by working on my project this spring/summer. I have a number of friends and acquaintences that would love to help build and learn.

There will be more to come on when I'll start building once I make some decisions. I know that I'll do this but am uncertain when.

link to a workshop participant's post-Natural Building Workshop

http://energybulletin.net/node/46458

Comments from a workshop participant -August Natural Building Workshop