Rammed earth is an ancient technique that has been dated back to at least 7000 BC in Pakistan. The method compacts moist soil, clay, and aggregates to form dense walls that help keep indoor temperatures stable – a principle applied extensively in ancient China and the Middle East. Rammed earth construction has been used in … Read more
In this video we explore a unique complex earthbag dome house, showing its impressive architecture. It shows how this budget friendly home building process is possible, even for beginners. The home design features arches and domes that create a distinctive interior design. Join us for a full house tour that showcases these innovative construction techniques. … Read more
We could be shifting away from traditional plywood, as companies increasingly explore recycled alternatives designed to reduce waste, improve durability and cut production costs. One material attracting growing attention is Supersede, a high-performance structural panel made entirely from recycled industrial plastic, developed as a direct replacement for marine-grade plywood and oriented strand board. This product … Read more
Crafted from rammed earth enriched with reclaimed timbers, this four bedroom home offers a lifestyle defined by sustainability, craftsmanship and connection to nature. This property is powered by a 190-kW solar farm, generating income and providing free electricity to the home. A second solar system powers the workshop, and the entire home runs on filtered … Read more
3D-printed recycled construction materials are reshaping sustainable manufacturing by transforming waste into scalable architectural products through additive fabrication technologies. Vitriform3D and Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed a process that converts discarded glass bottles into 3D-printed tiles, wall cladding, and structural building materials using binder jetting systems. The process reduces landfill waste while creating customizable surfaces … Read more
The former Radziwill Palace in Belarus, which has long stood abandoned, was sold at auction for a symbolic sum of 90 rubles. The buyer is Tatyana, a Russian woman who now lives in Minsk. She says that owning her own palace was her childhood dream, and now she wants to restore it and make it … Read more