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==Available Materials==
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File:ElectricalSupplies.png| There are a few electrical supplies stores close to the intersection of 30 de Marzo y 27 de Febrero.  There is also a motor repair shop here.
File:ElectricalSupplies.png| There are a few electrical supplies stores close to the intersection of 30 de Marzo y 27 de Febrero.  There is also a motor repair shop here.
File:DuarteElectrical.png| There are a few electrical supplies stores along Av. Mexico approaching Av. Juan Pablo Duarte.
File:DuarteElectrical.png| There are a few electrical supplies stores along Av. Mexico approaching Av. Juan Pablo Duarte.
File:Trace_solar.png| Trace Solar is a top Solar energy company in Santo Domingo, RD. Trace Solar is located at the cross streets of Av. Roberto Pastoriza and Av. Tiradentes. You can find more information at TraceSolar.com or by calling 809-338-2151.
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===Plastering Materials===
===Plastering Materials===
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File: |  In Las Malvinas, there is a local block making factory ran by Don Vasquez. In the past Vasquez has allowed Practivistas to utiliza his factory to experiment with the productions of Eco-blocks. Vasquez also sells Gray Cement, Arena y tabo (sand), Arena de Caliche (Caliche sand) and Gravel.. All materials that could be used for plaster or making blocks.
File: ElectricalSupplies.png|  In Las Malvinas, Near Zona Industrial La Isabela, on Calle Isabela, there is a local block making factory ran by Don Vasquez. In the past Vasquez has allowed Practivistas to utiliza his factory to experiment with the productions of Eco-blocks. Vasquez also sells Gray Cement, Arena y tabo (sand), Arena de Caliche (Caliche sand) and Gravel.. All materials that could be used for plaster or making blocks.  
 
[http://goo.gl/maps/Rbi9n Google Maps Location]
== Useful Links  ==
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* Earthbag Building: The Tools, Tricks and Techniques E-Book
* More Straw Bale Building: A Complete Guide to Designing and Building with Straw E-Book
* Earthen Architecture: The conservation of brick and earth structures E-Book
* Structural Timber Design E-Book
* [http://puravidaatitlan.org/manual-virtual.html Ecoladrillo Construction Manual]
* [http://bottleschools.org/wiki/Main_Page Ecoladrillo Wiki]
* [http://www.twdb.state.tx.us/publications/reports/RainwaterHarvestingManual_3rdedition.pdf Rainwater Harvesting Manual]
* [http://scoraigwind.co.uk/2011/09/is-small-scale-wind-a-truly-appropriate-technology-in-developing-countries/ Awesome wind power blog]
* [http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=How+to+Build+a+Solar+Bottle+Bulb+2.0+%28+Updated+English+Version%29s How to Build a Solar BOttle Bulb]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070103151554/http://www.sandia.gov/pv/docs/Wkshts1-5.html Small Scale PV Solar Sizing Worksheet]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070205132015/http://www.sandia.gov/pv/docs/Wkshts6-9.html Small Scale PV Solar Sizing Worksheet Part 2]
* [http://www.americana.com.do/ Ferreteria Americana website]
 


[[Category:Practivistas_Dominicana_Program]]
==Helpful Links==
Solar Team:http://energy.gov/eere/sunshot/solar-energy-glossary

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Available Materials

Wood

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Shipping Containers

Hardware Stores

Electrical Supplies

Plastering Materials

Helpful Links

Solar Team:http://energy.gov/eere/sunshot/solar-energy-glossary

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