I just finished watching Chris Martenson’s “Crash Course” for the second time. I have known or intuited, most of the facts he presents for some time. Between the video, the news, and the cost estimates I have been working on for the inert fill home, I am hard pressed to see a way I can contribute to the development of community and the well being of my fellow man. On the other hand when I refocus on the tasks at hand, caring for my father, catching up on my own affairs, and working out the details of inert fill construction; I have my work cut out for me for the winter. Revisiting the vision.

Inert FillTM - The Vision
This is a process rather than a product. The resulting home should be able to conform to the local environment. This includes urban multistory situations.
• The shell should use a maximum of local, abundant, surplus or recycled materials.
• The shell should go up in a matter of weeks.
• Without supplemental energy it should neither freeze nor overheat.
• It should be habitable for 500 years.
• It should be fire proof.
• It should only rarely need supplemental energy or water.
• It should include a tempered food storage area and tempered fresh air.
• It should be habitable with minimum amenities.
• It should be easy to add domestic hot water, refrigeration, electricity and other amenities.
• All wiring should be in conduit and plumbing in chases so as to be easily maintained.
• It should be easy to beautify.