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Why are you interested in Alternative Energy?: I became the land steward of ten beautiful acres of desert in May and have plans to build an energy efficient house, hopefully 100% solar. I am also planning to have a greywater retrieval system and water catchments storage for watering the garden and landscape. Water is a precious commodity, and the sunshine free.

Interested in socializing with other members of AlternativeEnergy.com?: Yes - I need to be coached

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At 2:20pm on June 13th, 2008, Kevin Hodge said…: Thx Esther, great talkin last nite!

At 10:01pm on June 9th, 2008, Kevin Hodge said…: Kool, I'm patiently waiting now.

At 6:59pm on June 9th, 2008, Kevin Hodge said…: Het Esther call me tonite ok?

At 6:49pm on June 9th, 2008, Kevin Hodge said…: Kool Esther I'm glad to see u and Glen have met.

At 6:04pm on June 9th, 2008, Glen Roberts said…: Hell Esther,
It looks like you're building something. If you do want to go with adobe which has an inherent energy efficiency built in, let me know. I know of a technology that you might be interested in. It look like the property is somewhere in the Mojave Desert. Is that right? Let me know if you need anything.
Kind regards,
Glen Roberts

At 7:48pm on June 6th, 2008, Esther said…: Hi Kevin,

Great hearing back and getting my mind wrapped around what you are talking about. I have done the alternative building exploration for the past two years, strawbale, papercrete, cobb & ash block. I was sold on SIPS building until I choked on the cost of the panels. I have 10 beautiful acres of desert. Had the well drilled last July and rented a ditch witch a few weeks ago and trenched 214 ft from the utility pole onto the land. I take progress as I can do it! I can send you some photos of the terrain and, yes, I want to visually blend into the landscape.
I work for a busy B&B owned by The Nature Conservancy and we are closing tomorrow so the staff can have some down time/vacation so I will have more time to communicate. Thanks again,

Esther

At 3:50pm on June 6th, 2008, Kevin Hodge said…: Kool, what is the design ur lookin for? Something that fit's the area? See in my line of work everything is possible. All u have to do is see it in ur mind and make it! That's why I love composites! If adobe is ur choice of material, we can trade design ideas and come up with a solution. Think of it like pouring ceramics or in my field"casting".
2 smooth walled composite panels that can be any shape. Seperated by the thickness desired of the material chosen. Mud! haha
AA substructure can be in place prior to casting for rigidity and all the electrical as well. It's like pouring concreteand all the components are suspended in the mud. Leave to dry and paint! Kool huh? Of course the shape is paramount for loading and estetics. Remember in star wars those kool under ground structures of Lukes family? That's kind of out there but, doable. Oh ya ur water problem; stretch a clear polyethylene tarp over any where out there and watch the condensation happen. Increase in scale and move it around from time to time and u should have water dripping off the plastic! Sooo... there is a couple of ideas to think on. Kev

At 2:44pm on June 6th, 2008, Kevin Hodge said…: Hey Ester ever thought of cast adobe? Glen Roberts can help you with this I can supply you the molds for pouring this material. Ooops there I go again volunteering Glen haha.

At 9:51am on May 14th, 2008, hannah said…: wow.....i commend you on this serious project!! i wish i could be of some assistance but i have absolutely no clue where to direct you. just wanted to drop you a line and wish you the best of luck with this. don't let the man get you down, girl =)