Book reading
The Resilient Farm and Homestead
Ben Falk
Pages 370 to 408: Shelter and household energy, including passive design, comfort, and system choices
Book access & editionsModule 14 / 25
The Built Environment
Topics
- Siting of structures relative to climatic conditions, elevation, functions
- Building design for comfort and function; appropriate materials; passive solar heating
- Natural building vs. Green building; energy sources and standards
- Energy uses, efficiency, and retrofits
- Examples of different natural building techniques
What you’ll learn
Learning goals
- Address design for function: Energy conservation, shape and placement, materials, utility elements and aesthetics
Read, watch & explore
Getting the books · access & editions
Use your own copy, buy the book, or borrow it through a library when possible. If you are local to me, contact me about borrowing a copy. You can also contact me for information about digital or other access to assigned readings.
Ask about reading access ↗If your edition uses different page numbers, contact me and we can match the correct section. Contact instructor.
Shelter, comfort, and energy
Use the shelter and home-energy videos as examples.
Watch
Permaculture Shelter Design
YouTube
If the player does not load, use the source link.
Read
Oregon State: Shelter
Oregon State University
Open resourceIf you cannot access this resource, contact me for help with this reading or media.
Read
Permaculture principles and buildings
permaculturenews.org
Open resourceRead
Buildings through the lens of Permaculture design
lowimpact.org
Open resourceWatch
Home energy systems
YouTube
If the player does not load, use the source link.
Watch
How To Build A Permaculture-minded House
YouTube
If the player does not load, use the source link.
Read
Do Earthships work in cold climates?
ecohome.net
Open resourceStructures in your design
Show the location and purpose of relevant structures on your plan. Check current building requirements and suitability for your climate. Identify questions for the local authority or a qualified building professional before implementation.
Readings & resources
- The Resilient Farm and HomesteadPages 370 to 408: Shelter and household energy, including passive design, comfort, and system choicesIn lesson ↑
- Permaculture Shelter DesignWatchIn lesson ↑
- Oregon State: ShelterReadIn lesson ↑
- Permaculture principles and buildingsReadIn lesson ↑
- Buildings through the lens of Permaculture designReadIn lesson ↑
- Home energy systemsWatchIn lesson ↑
- How To Build A Permaculture-minded HouseWatchIn lesson ↑
- Do Earthships work in cold climates?ReadIn lesson ↑