The site is private land of 8 acres with a dense forest of coconut, mango, Nutmeg, Teak, etc. They didn’t want to cut down any trees so the building was positioned with this in mind. They wanted no steel or concrete so they designed a timbrel, catenary-based vault structure. Twin Vault structures were made with … Read more
We have been chronicling the development of the Bonita Domes project in Joshua Tree, California for a little over a decade. You can read about the original building at earthbagbuilding.com. This was a project led by United Earth Builders, as shown here and updated here. Then later this video became available that showcases how it all … Read more
This Hobbit house is a part of a variety of stays offered at Silver Oaks Nature Retreat in Kerala, India. It offers modern-day conveniences and facilities while also incorporating a mystical vibe commonly featured in fantasy novels. This Hobbit House has a tree within it, an indoor fireplace, and an artificial waterfall. You can read … Read more
Jordi Domenech is a second generation master mason from Catalunya specializing in the catalan vault method and has built these structures for over 50 years. He is one of the world’s leading builders and teachers on this technique, having constructed hundreds of works, and teaches workshops on traditional masonry techniques. The Catalan vault – also … Read more
Chiangmai Life Construction is a company that specializes in modern earth and bamboo architecture and quality construction. They are based in Thailand and favor organic, free-flowing designs. They build using natural materials: earth, bamboo, rocks, wood. All bamboo used is treated with natural Borax salts. You can watch the video at www.youtube.com
