by Paprika Clark | Jan 28, 2019 | Green Trail
Biomimicry Institute: Biomimicry Global Design Challenge Winners Phalanx Cladding Idea: Retrofit large buildings in hot coastal urban areas with triple layer exterior insulation to reflect and dissipate heat. Biological Inspiration: Camel nostrils, cactus...
by Paprika Clark | May 16, 2017 | Green Trail
It’s been at least four years since we got our first chickens. I had a few clear ideas when we started our suburban free range adventures; I expected eggs, and I expected the chooks to walk around eating bugs, grass, and weed seeds, scratching their own poop...
by Paprika Clark | May 13, 2015 | Green Trail, Make Life Work, Tiny Living
Windsor California is now laying the groundwork for the next major revision to the General Plan – Windsor 2040. Kudos to what looks to have been an advanced approach to getting feedback from the community, but unfortunately I didn’t see anything announcing...
by Paprika Clark | Oct 31, 2014 | Green Trail, Tiny Living
I’ve looked everywhere for solid wood flooring for the tiny house, but selection is limited and the cost for even the most affordable option – knotty pine – is quite high. We got an offer a while ago for several pallet loads of cheap 2x4s. The only...
by Paprika Clark | Oct 24, 2014 | Green Trail, Tiny Living
In the tiny house community there are so many flavors it seems we’re all utterly unique – an ice cream parlour with 300,000 choices. But we obviously share at least one mutual understanding; housing solutions as commonly practiced now are not working for...
by Paprika Clark | Oct 22, 2014 | Green Trail, Make Life Work, Tiny Living
Potential Portland of the Redwood Empire We’re growing in Sonoma County; the population increased 7.6% from 2000-2010, about 2% per year. We have great weather, resources, entrepreneurial spirit, and abundant culture rich in art, wine, and local food. There are...
