Podcast – Page 36 – Regenerative Skills

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Building community through natural building and urban permaculture with Janell Kapoor of Ashevillage Sanctuary and Kleiwerks Itl.

In this interview I had the pleasure of speaking with Janell Kapoor, founder of both Kleiwerks International. and the Ashevillage Sanctuary. Janell has been teaching natural building workshops all over the world since 1997 and founded Kleiwerks Intl. in 2004. She also ran some of the first earthen building trainings in Thailand, Argentina, and Turkey. Since 2006 she has been renovating and building the site of the Ashevillage sanctuary by reclaiming materials from the waste stream and using natural materials from the site. Since then Ashevillage has become a model ecological learning center and demonstration site that offers a wide […]

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Revolutionary rocket stoves and re-indigenizing building with Kirk “Donkey” Mobert of Sundog School of Natural Building

In this episode I interview Kirk Mobert, the founder of Sundog Building school in Point Arena CA. Kirk has dedicated nearly a decade of research and testing to rocket stove and rocket mass heater technology. In this interview we talk all about how these revolutionary stoves work, why his school focuses on teaching the re-indigenization of building, and how he sees the world of natural building evolving in the future. Resources: http://www.sundogbuilders.net/ Kirk also sent a follow-up audio a couple days after the interview elaborating on the answers he gave the first time around. This is some great bonus content […]

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How to build with cordwood masonry with Rob Roy of the Earthenwood Building School

In this interview I get to talk with Rob Roy, author of 17 books and a leading voice and advocate for cordwood building. Rob gives a ton of information on how to prevent cracking and swelling of the cordwwod while maintaining the insulative integrity of the wall. He also goes into detail about different mortar mixes and explains a bit about his unique ability in moving huge monolithic stones with just basic tools Resources: To find all Rob’s books that are currently in print click on the link below hhttps://newsociety.com/Contributors/R/Roy-Rob Here is the Earthenwood Building school website www.cordwoodmasonry.com

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Insulation vs. thermal mass and the advantages of hybrid structures with Sigi Koko of Build Naturally and Down to Earth Designs

Though this is her first time on the podcast, it’s actually round two for Sigi Koko, the founder of “Down to Earth Design” and the “Build Naturally” blog. Click here to see my original interview With Sigi. Sigi is an architect, builder and teacher extraordinaire. She founded Down to Earth Design back in 1998 and has been designing and building with natural materials in the Mid-Atlantic region ever since. She’s a encyclopedia of building and design knowledge which she often uses to help guide new builders and designers on natural building forums on facebook and in her blog. In this episode we talk […]

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The beauty and functionality of tadelakt and other earthen finishes with Liz Johndrow of Earthen Endeavors and The Pueblo Project

In this interview I speak with Liz Johndrow, founder of Earthen Endeavors and the Pueblo Project, about a ton of topics including how she got started in the building trades, the importance of including women in construction and design, tips and tricks with natural plasters, and much more. Liz is a world class natural builder and instructor with a wealth of knowledge and experience. I first met Liz when I assisted on her natural building course at “Atitlan Organics” in Guatemala in November of 2016, and was immediately impressed with her knowledge of indigenous building methods from central America and her focus on empowering […]

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How to build and plan a profitable permaculture farm with Shad Qudsi of Aititlan Organics

I first met Shad Qudsi when I assisted on a natural building workshop with Liz Johndrow in November of 2016. Shad’s farm “Atitlan Organics” hosted the workshop in which we built a new kitchen area for the farm. Since then he and I have worked on a few projects together and he continues to be a wealth of knowledge and experience, not only about permaculture, but about the local culture here in Guatemala and about regenerative business advice as well. Shad is originally from New Jersey, but resettled in Tzununa on Lake Atitlan nearly a decade ago with his wife. […]

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Getting around the codes and permits for natural buildings with Patrick Hennebery of Cobworks: 004

In this episode I got to interview one of my biggest heroes in the natural building world! Patrick Hennebery is one of the most prolific natural builders in North America having built more than 50 cob structures with his company cobworks, and 20 conventional homes. He’s a completely self taught carpenter/builder who studied with Ianto Evans and the Cob Cottage Company in the early days when they were just starting the cob revival. He’s especially passionate about teaching others to live more simply, buy less junk, and build their own shelter. In this interview Patrick talks about how he got interested […]

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How to save huge on your heating costs and other innovative experiments with Paul Wheaton of “Permies” and “Richsoil.com:” 003

Paul Wheaton is easily one of the biggest personalities and voices in the permaculture world today with his sites Permies and Richsoil attracting thousands of visitors daily to the articles and forums. Paul has made waves in the past with his controversial opinions and advice on energy saving methods and techniques for growing a permaculture business. In this marathon interview he goes in depth about his most important experiments, defends his positions on incandescent light bulbs, shares stories from meeting Sepp Holzer and much much more. Resources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_7I-hgtQo4 This is a link for Paul’s TED Talk all about ways to save energy in heating your […]

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Making the transition to a permaculture lifestyle with William Horvath of “Permaculture Apprentice:” 002

Welcome to the very first interview on “The Abundant Edge.” In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with William Horvath, founder of “Permaculture Apprentice.” William studied permaculture in Australia before quitting his job as a geologist for the mining industry there and moved with his wife back to Croatia where he is from originally. For years now he’s been developing his own permaculture paradise and writing and educating about his experiences on his site permacultureapprentice.com. He has also begun teaching permaculture courses for people looking to start their own farms and transition to a regenerative lifestyle. I particularly recommend […]

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Introducing the Abundant Edge with host Oliver M Goshey: 001

Welcome to the very first episode of “The Abundant Edge.” In this introductory episode I’ll introduce the concept and motivation behind starting the podcast and introduce myself, Oliver Goshey, by explaining how I got interested in regenerative living practices and the journey I’ve gone through to get where I am as a natural builder and permaculture designer. As always, these episodes are meant to be a dialogue and conversation starter more than a lecture series. Especially in these early days of getting the podcast up and running I really appreciate feedback, comments, ideas, whatever. I want to hear from you! If […]