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Seasteading: Homesteading the High Seas

by Derek Markham on April 16th, 2009

Seasteading is a movement to begin homesteading on the high seas, building permanent dwellings on the ocean. It’s one of the most innovative ideas that I’ve seen that addresses many of the issues that arise with building on land, within a particular political system. “We believe that current political systems are outdated and work poorly, for [...]

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An Energy Efficient Tiny House That Sets Up in Hours

by Derek Markham on January 22nd, 2009

A Colorado company builds ‘Smart Cabins’ out of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) that can be set up in a matter of hours for a sweet off-grid house or weekend getaway. The company claims up to 30% to 70% energy savings for their octagonal yurts (built with R-28 walls and R-42 roof panels) and a temperature [...]

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