A Net Zero House in Australia

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Architect Matt Delroy-Carr designed a tranquil home for his family that was the first true net zero home in Western Australia. Located on a small subdivided block, the design makes the most of the site’s outdoor space. With 60% of the site reserved for the garden, his kids have plenty of room to play – … Read more

Insulation Made From Grass, Jute Fiber and Polyester Binder

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Gramitherm is the first insulation to be produced from grass, which is sourced from public parks and grass verges, combined with recycled jute fibers, plus a recycled polyester binder, to produce one of the most sustainable forms of insulation on the market and is available from Ecological Building Systems in the UK and Ireland. Resistant … Read more

The  Anandaloy Center Features Mud and Bamboo

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German architect Anna Heringer designed the  Anandaloy Center in Bangladesh as a pioneering project for the revival of mud construction in contemporary architecture. Housing both a disabilities center and a textile studio, Anandaloy, means “place of great joy.” Originally, the two-story building was to be solely a disability center, but the decision was later made … Read more

Yasmeen Lari’s “Zero Carbon, Zero Waste, Zero Donor” Bamboo Villages in Pakistan

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Architect and humanitarian, Yasmeen Lari, was seeking funding to build a million bamboo homes for around $100 apiece, after Pakistan suffered its worst-ever floods. Now she’s shifted her plan, deciding she’d still aim for that, but with a new price tag to outside funders: $0. “I really believe that everyone wants to have a better … Read more

Building Circular Ecology

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What if we crafted or chose every building component to maintain value and purpose beyond the life time of the building? This transition—from demolition to practices focusing on reuse, repurposing, and sustainable dismantling—is edging closer to reality. As these changes unfold, we must assess how our strategies align with the evolving goals and challenges related … Read more