john osborn on June 18, 2013 at 8:35 PM ok, 60 year old septic design, It is useful to view the conventional septic system as a fluid compost (composting organic and inorganic materials) and water dispersal system that may contain human pathogens, … Continue reading
Elimination of Steel as part of a Home’s Structure Laminated Wood or Bamboo beams for rafters and joists. These are a far superior solution for structural needs that although be it rare in Costa Rica, is far more economical than … Continue reading
Today’s message is about finishing hardwood products, shipping into Costa Rica along with an attitude to push the envelope in construction methods/standards. This subject centers around Tung Oil and how it deals with the brutal Tropical Climate. I doubt very … Continue reading
SIPs in Social Housing As you will or have discovered in our book I am a big fan of SIPs both in the economic value they bring construction but in the high quality of the home they produce. Today I … Continue reading
You may not have heard this but apparently water does indeed run uphill in Costa Rica. Well if you took lessons from the roofing and eaves trough practices that are so common you would come to this same conclusion, if … Continue reading
This is a copy of an interesting article from Proud Green Home with regards to what the retirement crowd is looking for in their next home which is quite relevant to our concerns since this is the group we in … Continue reading
