Unique Sustainable Home Built with Nearly 100% Natural Materials

Unique Sustainable Home Built with Nearly 100% Natural Materials - Green Building Tour

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3 жыл бұрын

The Eagleyew house is a beautifully sculpted custom green home built with nearly 100% natural materials! The light clay walls are made with a mixture of clay and straw, and the timber frame structure is built using wood from the property. There is a wraparound living roof, and the interior has earthen cob floors and natural plasters.
This house has three heat sources, including a passive solar design, a masonry stove, and an annualized geo solar system. There are also three solar hot water panels on the roof, a well for fresh water, a septic system for waste, and the house is connected to the grid for electricity.
In this video, Ezio, the owner, gives us a full tour, and he’s also going to share some of the challenges he’s encountered while building and living in this alternative energy-efficient home.
You can find out more about the Eaglenest Sanctuary retreat on Vancouver Island, BC here:
eaglenestsanctuary.com/
Thanks for watching!
Mat & Danielle
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CREDITS
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Music & Song Credits:
All music in this video was composed, performed, and recorded by Mat of Exploring Alternatives.
Editing Credits:
Mat and Danielle of Exploring Alternatives
Filming Credits:
Mat of Exploring Alternatives
Additional Build Photos provided by Ezio Cusi

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@ExploringAlternatives 3 жыл бұрын

You can find out more about the Eaglenest Sanctuary Retreat here: eaglenestsanctuary.com/ And see more green building videos in our playlist here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLslKBpzJILetk0gaWu1W-71ltTRMBjpNi

@sandravines3022 3 жыл бұрын

@trollfnf9004 3 жыл бұрын

q dijo

@johnnyeatworld 3 жыл бұрын

This house is what happens when you combine a talented artist, spiritualist, and an environmentalist.

@riaelaine9268 3 жыл бұрын

@@drixacker a lot of $$$ for something that will last 300yrs is a wise decision.

@AYouTubeCommentator 3 жыл бұрын

@@riaelaine9268 I agree with you. But I would add that the space is a bit unnecessarily large for only one individual living there.

@Laplaneze 3 жыл бұрын

@@AKZfaqCommentator I will be the first one to agree with you. At the same time, it has room for my returning children (and future grandchildren) and it has all that I need (and more)...

@asafnisan 3 жыл бұрын

Basically the antithesis of a politician...

@Laplaneze 3 жыл бұрын

@@asafnisan Thanks!

@madisonelsner1352 3 жыл бұрын

I love how honest he is. His home and attitude is such an inspiration.

@MamtaNarang 3 жыл бұрын

You are an honest person too.

@sonyagilfillan9886 3 жыл бұрын

How humans are meant to live with nature not fighting it. Gorgeous.

@taya6261 Жыл бұрын

😊👍

@2225sam 3 жыл бұрын

This is a home that I can imagine myself aspiring to create one day.

@nowanobady 3 жыл бұрын

Same ❣️

@aaqilian5.085 3 жыл бұрын

But likely won’t

@Jenny-tm3cm 3 жыл бұрын

If everyone lived this way we would be in a much better place globally

@GuiAntonioli 3 жыл бұрын

"house"... this is a freakin' MANSION. Well done.

@edenassos 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know what box you live in but that's a normal sized house.

@alexdoe784 3 жыл бұрын

Fascinating!! This guy is living my dream. I hope to craft my own home like this some day. This was a beautifully produced episode! Great editing!

@annenixda4800 3 жыл бұрын

Anybody else getting an immensely strong fey-vibe from this amazing person? Just... a somewhat non-mortal forest being, extremely well-versed and careful in picking their words, adept at many crafting / building things and learned about a lot.

@branflake19141 3 жыл бұрын

He already said he's gonna replace the roof in 30/40 years so hes gonna be here for a while

@sjladuke75 3 жыл бұрын

My God, this is indeed a true masterpiece of beauty, talent, craftsmanship, ingenuity, especially heart & soul. Ezio understands the relationship between nature, energy, creation & mysticism. I'd love to visit this magical marvel.

@Laplaneze 3 жыл бұрын

Come visit...

@fireyourrocketts 3 жыл бұрын

I remember a line from the movie Bravehaeart "Every men dies, not every man really lives" I am happy to see this man is one of the latest. Awesome work.

@maxxsteele9396 3 жыл бұрын

The house is magical. It's like music. It combines art, science and spiritual.

@bee7549 3 жыл бұрын

well said...exactly that!

@Laplaneze 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much...

@jocelynelangis777 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely incredible, so artistic and smart! This man is a wonderful artist with multiple talents. You are so lucky to have a chance to meet him. A video that I will never forget! Thanks so much.

@ExploringAlternatives 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jocelyne for the wonderful comment :)

@cloisterene 3 жыл бұрын

My kind of house, filled with books.

@DawnOldham 3 жыл бұрын

This house is, as he said, “a masterpiece”. He is an artist who brought his dream to life. I loved the view where you can’t tell which steps are going up and which are going down! I paused the video there, and sure enough! I couldn’t tell! That bowled me over, thinking that he had planned that long before the building stage!

@annydobon8106 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Inspirational. I am 55 and hesitating to move into the boonies and build my own tiny home. Because why? Because I keep thinking I will die soon. And here is this guy older than me and talking about how he would need to change his roof in 30 or 40 years time.

@Kelly_Ben 3 жыл бұрын

If you act like your life is already over... it is. Continue to live your dreams until you no longer can. Then make new dreams. Good luck!

@TheBruce1947 3 жыл бұрын

This house is very impressive. The owner being a carpenter, he added much of his craftmanship to the woodwork, countertops and furniture pieces. The owner is a Renaissance man as he is very knowledgeable about many different things and appreciates the environment. too.

@PlaceForAnEcho 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. His honesty was great about what’s gone wrong/what he loves. The design is great. His own wood working is very impressive. His whole sphere theme he has reminds me of Edward Gorey’s love of rocks throughout his house.

@bee7549 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most beautiful, wholesome earth builds/conscious homes that I have seen. What an impressive Human! Ezio is a man after my own heart: natural building, wood, crop circles, making stone cairns, making of tinctures and essential oils, Findhorn, meditation, healing and books...I could hardly believe it... I had a look at the retreat/sanctuary; Eaglenest which is wonderful and in located in a magical forest

@TheoSmith249 3 жыл бұрын

I would say this is the perfect home for this person’s character. I’m sure he’s very proud of himself. Carry on.

@whissywhassy 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing concept...we Indians are very much used to mud and cob houses since time immemorial...but making it nature efficient is a great step towards worshipping and conserving mother nature...leaving less footsteps n more wisdom for our future generation...

@AWHYify 3 жыл бұрын

This is wonderful, his house, his story, and him. Wonderful, thoughtful and beautiful. So much hidden detail. I live in Ontario and this type of house is also what I hope to achieve in the next decade. Thank you

@dyosaayra9866 3 жыл бұрын

This man is so genius i want to be his daughter so he can teach me everything he knows. His so talented as we can see he have a lot of books he makes his own perfume too.

@eziocusi4007 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind thoughts. Come visit one of these days...

@nikolasflameart9750 3 жыл бұрын

This guy apparently is multidimensional; with all he does he experiences 29 hour days! For real he is living my life. Definitely goals. Mine will be more cyberpunk themed with some of that spiritual stuff embedded into it too along with some glittery magical things sprinkled in too :)

@atulpatel2850 3 жыл бұрын

As an architect I love everything he has done. Also he is honest about what worked what didn’t. I would have preferred more open plan.

@eziocusi4007 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! What do you mean by open plan?

@davidjohn8056 3 жыл бұрын

Love the heating idea

@siannonblack9706 3 жыл бұрын

My deepest compliments to the Owner/ Architect of this GORGEOUS COB HOUSE... Sir, you have been the most helpful as to explaining the entire process of this Beautiful Home.. TY

@sarahpretopapa7575 3 жыл бұрын

I think this man is my soulmate

@eziocusi4007 3 жыл бұрын

Looking, looking...

@danilles.4247 3 жыл бұрын

I could not be more in love with his home and land. This is so idyllic and inspiring

@missyrabbit5250 3 жыл бұрын

I was expecting smoke to come from the dragon's nose. what a beautiful home

@DawnOldham 3 жыл бұрын

I was also expecting smoke to come spewing out of the dragon’s nose and all the while wondering why he would want smoke in his house. I was very confused and conflicted as I waited to find out. Lol

@joanneforrest1830 3 жыл бұрын

Me too 🐲

@Laplaneze 3 жыл бұрын

I did try to do a bypass. Not a good idea to have smoke in the house (the fire alarma goes crazy!)

@evelinharmannfan7191 Жыл бұрын

Besides of all the good technical ideas to make this house eco-friendly, this is simply the most beautiful house I have ever seen.

@afringedweller 3 жыл бұрын

I love a guy who can admit to mistakes. This guy is special, for sure!

@salafibrouae 3 жыл бұрын

As an artist and a designer, his story is very inspiring on so many levels! Great episode! Thank you.

@Kelly_Ben 3 жыл бұрын

Love this! It's like a more refined but still earth friendly earth ship home! Love that water heating system, too!

@eziocusi4007 3 жыл бұрын

You are right. Earthships are an important part of my inspiration...

@immortalsatyr 3 жыл бұрын

Ezio! Auditore! Defirence!

@nxtxlieclaire 3 жыл бұрын

love the concept for his 'truth window'

@wholesomegirl2889 2 жыл бұрын

I consider this man a BRILLIANT GENIUS. Thank you for showing around. So many wonderful ideas. 💕💗🌏🌿🙏🏻🌍🌈👍❤️🌸

@alexasanchez5414 3 жыл бұрын

Really love the definitions you threw in there! Super helpful 👌. Thanks for showing us this amazing home

@ExploringAlternatives 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alexa, happy you liked it!!

@kevinwells4986 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure what to say to this. Every platitude would fall short, which is what any comment would be from me, at this time. I'm just glad I subscribe to this channel - but what a beautiful home! So well considered, and executed, and probably irreplaceable. I'm glad it will be around a long, long, time.

@ivyherstory 2 жыл бұрын

I love how his house is an extension of him and his passions.

@lucvanhove9639 3 жыл бұрын

I love this house, it has a positive spirit.

@broncotrolly 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing. That AGS system blew my mind. I have no idea how the heat just chills out underground for 5 months and decides to come up in the winter. Good job summer heat I’m proud of you for coming up when it’s cold out of the ground like a beautiful zombie or warm justice.

@patrickamos5390 3 жыл бұрын

AGS works in much the same way as Passive Annual Heat Storage. Because earthen mass is a slow 'semi' conductor of thermal energy, we can evoke a desired lag effect. The trick here in the we{s}t coast is to insulate the ground under the house and isolate it from ground water table that rises during our winter mega-rain storms.

@charzemc 3 жыл бұрын

Who could possibly dislike this video?

@carolewarner101 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, what a masterpiece!!! Everything so well thought out... Such beautiful, artistic design and use of materials. I'm gobsmacked!

@SoCalFreelance 3 жыл бұрын

Great find. So nice of the gentleman to share his home with the world. I wonder what music sounds like in there as it's one large timber speaker box.

@egyptnz27 2 жыл бұрын

I like this man's Spiritual HOuse!!!

@zoewalker9987 2 жыл бұрын

I love his dragon on the fire system, very creative and beautiful. I love his inspirational spirit on living off the land . He’ll make a good teacher for anyone considering this as a future.

@nicholaskemp2451 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your mistakes and things you learned from rather than lying or not sharing. I appreciate it. Good man.

@elviradelfin5130 3 жыл бұрын

The man is five different persons rolled into one multi talented

@ladyfae4797 3 жыл бұрын

This is honestly my perfect home,I really love it

@MrJamesPottorff 3 жыл бұрын

beautiful

@kamnapavon4638 Жыл бұрын

So much of a Living Environment..... I am a Lover of Cold, Concrete, Steel, things that are 'Untouching', however this is very Nice.....

@banana989 3 жыл бұрын

Great episode. Appreciated the pros _and_ cons presented. What a unique person as well

@Lippitydo 3 жыл бұрын

this is like my dream. truly amazing.

@shelleygregory9420 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely couldn't build that in Florida, but glad it works for him

@halraines9 Жыл бұрын

Glad to see that a cochlear implant (right side) makes life easier for you. The property is fabulous. Thanks for sharing the majesty of your world.

@CamWorxVisuals 3 жыл бұрын

He seems so humble, and his honesty was simply refreshing. I appreciate that very much. Thanks for sharing. For me personally one of the best videos you ever published.

@sprinkledrainbow7251 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in love 😍

@susanpuckett6403 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Amazing!

@alexlarson833 3 жыл бұрын

WOW!!!! What an incredible construction! I love the green roof and con walls 👍👍👍

@johnypatil3611 3 жыл бұрын

This is how i want to live, my dream library soo good!

@eziocusi4007 3 жыл бұрын

My favourite part of the house (together with my lab)...

@TheSethChaos 3 жыл бұрын

This may sound strange but this house is a mess. I say that in a good way! alot of these home tours have houses that look staged or straight off the manufacture floor. This house looks lived in and I appreciate he didn't attempt to remove the lived in look. this gives a better idea of how the house really functions. where they spend the most time. where items tend to collect. as a person who plans on building their own home in the near future these are the kind of videos i enjoy watching! lovely home and lovely video. kudos!

@aion2177 3 жыл бұрын

yes exactly. this real, raw insight is much more useful then cookie cutter tours.

@AL-cg4vb 3 жыл бұрын

And it’s not even a mess oof but yes yes I love a well loved and lived home

@darrenmanser2847 2 жыл бұрын

I watch a thousand KZfaq videos - you create this masterpiece

@Summerwind3010 3 жыл бұрын

AMAZING House 🤗

@IARM1 3 жыл бұрын

It's beautiful, functional and amazing. Thanks for sharing this kind of projects

@gildedpeahen876 2 жыл бұрын

Love everything about this! Solar hot water for electricity or hot water is great, comparable electric output to photovoltaic solar panel, but longer life span and no dangerous minerals needed!

@acanderson5828 3 жыл бұрын

Neat house. Has a propane stove. Big one. Those 3 solar panels can't heat the water during low sun days.

@eziocusi4007 3 жыл бұрын

Probably true. It has emergency electric water heater inside the balloon...

@cathylynnpietranton 3 жыл бұрын

This house is totally awesome. Thanks Danielle ❤

@jackiemargaret437 2 жыл бұрын

This creation is a credit to your wholistic and environmental 'dream come true'..... thank you for sharing your beautiful and dedicated works🥰❤

@SonicPhonic 3 жыл бұрын

Wow so impressive! Congratulations! So many people don't even know the value of South, East and West! The house I share was mass produced and the trim is cardboard/press-wood; it retains water and mold. So many houses I've seen being built are falling apart as they build them. Home buyers really need to educate themselves, and foreign ownership of multiple properties in Canada needs to stop.

@k-dramagoodmorningseoul 3 жыл бұрын

It rained a lot yesterday in Seoul, Korea. The cold winter began with the cold wind blowing. I hope health is always with you. Thank you. ^O^

@dyannejohnson6184 2 жыл бұрын

Yes the heating method is ancient …so nice to see it used…thanks for bringing it to light

@kactapuzzle 3 жыл бұрын

Omg the dragon !!! Amazing!

@Bustermachine 3 жыл бұрын

Touches like the library are fantastic examples of not needing to confrom to traditional house plans

@marieh6999 3 жыл бұрын

This place is incredible ?? Dreamy !

@kel5710 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible.

@davideno1458 7 ай бұрын

a very active mind behind all this attention to detail

@mirelarujovic7058 3 жыл бұрын

I have seen many ecological builds and houses but I am so mesmerised by this one and by this man's lifestyle. It is absolutely beautiful, doesn't miss anything and it has such a calming atmosphere.

@pittmanla 3 жыл бұрын

I am absolutely enchanted!

@pranitnakhwa4068 3 жыл бұрын

The most beautiful and thoughtful house i have ever come across. Just love it!!! 😍

@dhlmlh6715 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful and brilliantly designed home.

@AlariDiAstra 3 жыл бұрын

this house is a magical dream 😍

@gee3883 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible man, his house is art.

@barbaraballes2117 3 жыл бұрын

That dragon is the bomb!!

@nowanobady 3 жыл бұрын

Love these awakened conscious people! 💗

@cocco31 3 жыл бұрын

I just love the sun room! Excellent work all together!

@mamamooncat2947 3 жыл бұрын

So magical! What an absolutely beautiful home...I hope one day to have a home like this

@branflake19141 3 жыл бұрын

What this is, is a dream ❤️

@Laplaneze 3 жыл бұрын

Actually, yes!

@KHKH-zp7cq 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful home

@cavelleardiel 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome place! He lives in British Columbia on Vancouver Island. I will have to check out their sanctuary when things open up. Metatron........interesting.

@SeeNickView 3 жыл бұрын

I love the use of a geothermal energy system here, especially as an engineer. I have to say, though, that however perfect this situation may seem to many people aware of the ecological/climate issue, such a solution probably wouldn't be practical for many other modes of human habitation on the planet. This house supports a single family (upwards of maybe 2-3), but how would this solution be adaptable to multi-dwelling situations? How do we combine permaculture ethics and sustainable living with high population densities? Again, as an engineer, I hope to be a part of that solution process in my lifetime.

@michaeld4861 3 жыл бұрын

This man is awesome and so is his house!

@davekoch5999 3 жыл бұрын

House of peace... beautiful work

@isabellacampo4184 3 жыл бұрын

A thank you to this man for sharing his home w us

@mayarina6 3 жыл бұрын

Very tastefull and artistic house just like the owner.

@abysonaut 3 жыл бұрын

As I plan my own forever home, I notice many homeowners in these videos have so much in common: 1. exceedingly passionate 2. spent 15+ years perfecting their home 3. lonely ('my son used to live here' 'my first wife built this with me' 'I rent the house and live in the tinyhome/workshop nearby') AKA, men convinced they are islands. Clearly, we must build a sustainable communities to surround our sustainable homes. 50 acres and a mansion won't help anyone.

@Laplaneze 3 жыл бұрын

You are right regarding community. At the same time, I am very happy living alone. No regrets...

@pip5858 3 жыл бұрын

What a cool house! Ezio seems a really interesting guy too. Love the house, the style and thought that's gone into it. The alpacas are so cute too

@ashleyritchie7159 2 жыл бұрын

This is the house i would love to create/ build . ive seen many different houses on this channel but this is def my fav house

@PristineTangerine 3 жыл бұрын

what a wonderful magical place

@cynmann4584 3 жыл бұрын

This video was one of the best I have watched. What a fascinating man who has created such a unique home. I only wish the tour & video lasted longer. I would enjoy seeing more of this home and hearing more about it.