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{{Infobox scientist|name = Mike Oehler|image =|birth_date = January 2, 1938|death_date =February 2, 2016|residence = [[Idaho]], [[United States]]|known_for = Low-cost, sustainable underground house designs}}'''Mike Oehler''' (pronounced /ˈeɪlɚ/ [ay-lur]) is an American author based in [[Idaho]]. He is a proponent and designer of affordable and sustainable alternative forms of housing. He was born on January 2, 1938 in Chicago. <ref>{{Cite web |
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'''Mike Oehler''' (pronounced /ˈeɪlɚ/ [ay-lur]) is an American author based in [[Idaho]]. He is a proponent and designer of affordable and sustainable alternative forms of housing. |
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In 1998 Oehler appeared in an episode of the [[Louis Theroux]] series 'Weird Weekends', where Theroux visited Oehler's underground home in the mountains.<ref>{{cite web|last=IMDB|title=Louis Theroux: Weird Weekends|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0815023/|accessdate=24 May 2012}}</ref> He also appeared in the follow up episode 'Weird Christmas', where Oehler met others who had appeared on Theroux's TV series.<ref>{{cite web|last=Theroux|first=Louis|title=Weird Weekends: Weird Christman|url=http://louistheroux.com/programmes/wwChristmas.php|accessdate=24 May 2012}}</ref> |
In 1998 Oehler appeared in an episode of the [[Louis Theroux]] series 'Weird Weekends', where Theroux visited Oehler's underground home in the mountains.<ref>{{cite web|last=IMDB|title=Louis Theroux: Weird Weekends|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0815023/|accessdate=24 May 2012}}</ref> He also appeared in the follow up episode 'Weird Christmas', where Oehler met others who had appeared on Theroux's TV series.<ref>{{cite web|last=Theroux|first=Louis|title=Weird Weekends: Weird Christman|url=http://louistheroux.com/programmes/wwChristmas.php|accessdate=24 May 2012}}</ref> |
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== Death == |
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David Michael Oehler died of natural causes in his home near Bonner Ferry, Idaho. <ref>{{Cite web |
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==List of publications== |
==List of publications== |
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*[http://www.undergroundhousing.com/ Mikes Underground House Website] |
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*[http://www.permies.com/ 'Permies' Permaculture Website and Forum] |
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*[http://www.newsbf.com/obituaries/201602/20Oehler.html Mike Oehlers Obituary] |
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Revision as of 21:02, 25 February 2016
Mike Oehler | |
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| Born | January 2, 1938 |
| Died | February 2, 2016 |
| Known for | Low-cost, sustainable underground house designs |
Mike Oehler (pronounced /ˈeɪlɚ/ [ay-lur]) is an American author based in Idaho. He is a proponent and designer of affordable and sustainable alternative forms of housing. He was born on January 2, 1938 in Chicago. [1]
Career
Oehler was a participant in the 1960s Back to the Land movement. Living on his 40 acre homestead in the Idaho mountains, he has written numerous books, as well as having appeared as a University lecturer, TV, and radio guest. He speaks on topics related to self-sufficiency and housing.[2][3]
In 1998 Oehler appeared in an episode of the Louis Theroux series 'Weird Weekends', where Theroux visited Oehler's underground home in the mountains.[4] He also appeared in the follow up episode 'Weird Christmas', where Oehler met others who had appeared on Theroux's TV series.[5]
Death
David Michael Oehler died of natural causes in his home near Bonner Ferry, Idaho. [6]
List of publications
- (1981) One Mexican Sunday. ISBN 978-0960446414
- (1982) The $50 Dollars and up Underground House Book. ISBN 978-0442273118
- (1999) The Hippy Survival Guide to Y2K. ISBN 978-1879628175
- (2007) The Earth-sheltered Solar Greenhouse Book: How to Build an Energy Free Year-round Greenhouse. ISBN 978-0960446407
Notes
- ^ "Boundary County, Idaho, News". www.newsbf.com. Retrieved 2016-02-25.
- ^ Oehler, Mike (1999). The Hippy Survival Guide To Y2K. Idaho: Keokee co.Publishing, Inc. p. 280. ISBN 1879628171.
- ^ Bonners Ferry News. "Mike Oehler - The Coming Storm". Retrieved 24 May 2012.
- ^ IMDB. "Louis Theroux: Weird Weekends". Retrieved 24 May 2012.
- ^ Theroux, Louis. "Weird Weekends: Weird Christman". Retrieved 24 May 2012.
- ^ "Boundary County, Idaho, News". www.newsbf.com. Retrieved 2016-02-25.
See also
- Off-the-grid
- Permaculture
- Survivalism
- Sepp Holzer
- Paul Wheaton
- Bill Mollison
- David Holmgren
- Toby Hemenway
External links
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