Eleven preapproved architectural plans for backyard tiny homes, or ADU’s, in New York City could speed up construction and help provide a solution to the housing crisis. At the same time, it launched ADU for You, a website developed to make building such a structure easier with a property look-up tool and a step-by-step guidebook. … Read more
Curia House is a much admired rammed earth home in Mansfield, Australia. It offers a sense of seclusion, privacy and luxury. The home is designed to maximize thermal efficiency. The combination of rammed earth along with double glazing enables the home to maintain an ambient temperature throughout the seasons. There is also slab heating, a … Read more
This 5,660-square-foot home in Hyderabad, India—named Aurva Illam—was built entirely by hand, with hand-poured and hand-rammed earth. The spaces are designed to work with the climate, shaping a home that’s almost monastic with thermal autonomy, and a way of living that makes air-conditioning unnecessary. “From the outset, the intention was to build an earth home … Read more
The National Trust for Scotland has successfully repaired one of the most significant structures following a major collapse in 2022. The beehive-shaped, stone building known as ‘Lady Grange’s House’, is notable among the 1,200 such stone buildings scattered across the main island of Hirta. These are stone structures built without mortar and topped with turf … Read more
By using local resources and eliminating energy-heavy manufacturing, rammed earth aligns with global decarbonization goals. It has become a preferred choice among forward-thinking people committed to sustainability. Below are five projects utilizing rammed earth in a variety of ways. An Eco-Village in rural São Paulo includes three homes ranging from a 538-square-foot studio to a … Read more
Changyuel Galem’s House in Bhutan is a 400-year-old heritage site tied to the tragic love legend of Galem and Singye, and is now awaiting urgent restoration. Similar to Romeo and Juliet, Singye fell in love with Galem, a beautiful young woman, and fate kept them apart. The separation is said to have broken Galem’s heart, … Read more