«For in times to come, we will have to find a responsive and sensitive balance between the still-usuable skills and wisdom of the past and sustainable products and inventions of the 21st century.»

Lloyd Kahn, 1973, The Book of Shelter
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Know How / Show How shows practical tips & inspiring ideas for sustainable living in the 21st century. We collect stories about practical knowledge from different generations in short “Know How” movies. You can browse our archives or share your unique knowledge and story!
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Have you always wanted to ask a family member about that special tool in his/her kitchen or shed? Interview him for the Know-How / Show-How platform! Are you a documentarian in search of an inspiring topic? Looking for a nice project as a student? Sign up as a reporter! info@knowhowshowhow.net...
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Know-How / Show-How is looking for Special people with special stories Do you know (or are you) someone with a special story about a unique tool, a tradition or a technique? Would you like to share this knowledge and preserve it for the future? Please contact us via info@knowhowshowhow.net of...
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Know-How / Show-How Summer program Sofia 2016

Know-How / Show-How Summer program Sofia 2016

The second edition of the Know-How / Show-How Summer Program for creative thinking and design processes will take place between 11-22 of july, in Sofia Bulgaria. The theme of 2016 is RE-connect and will place special attention on our present day reeling and dealing with objects that shape culture. The program is open for participants...
How can I contribute?

How can I contribute?

Great that you want to contribute to Know-How / Show-How! How does it work? We are looking for 5 minute clips about the person, the story and the knowledge that inspires you. Don’t worry, it’s easy to do! Just follow our special guidelines. Needed: 1. Person with practical knowledge on sustainable living (your grandfather, a neighbour,...
How do I make a movie?

How do I make a movie?

Before you start: – If you know the person, you can jump right in. – If you don’t, take some time to get to know them, make them feel relaxed and explain the process before you start filming. Technical tips: – Always check the battery of your phone or camera – bring an extra if...
Know-How / Show-How Summer program Sofia 2015

Know-How / Show-How Summer program Sofia 2015

The first International Know-How / Show-How Summer Program for creative thinking and design processes will take place in Sofia Bulgaria. The program explores the interdisciplinary exchange of knowledge between the locality of the place, material potential and skills and contemporary designers, artists and students, stimulating sustainable innovation and knowledge development. The initiative is the first...
Know-How Show-How animation leader

Know-How Show-How animation leader

Very happy to announce the realization of the Know-How Show-How animation leader specially developed for the movies made under the KNSH principles. The animation design and production is made by Mariana Tantcheva and the sound by Vassil Voutev.
Brick history under the stronghold

Brick history under the stronghold

Picking wild mushrooms with Christiaan&Ria

Picking wild mushrooms with Christiaan&Ria

Sawing your own puzzles

Sawing your own puzzles

Presentation at the International Festival for Ethnographic Films in Sofia

Presentation at the International Festival for Ethnographic Films in Sofia

The results from the workshop “Preserve to Pass-on” Know-How Show-How has conducted during the “Goat Milk Festival” in Gorna Bela Rechka will be screened at the International Festival for Ethnographic Films in Sofia 4-9 november. For yet another year, the International Festival of Ethnographic Film proves that even in times of economic crisis, a forum...

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