As temperatures rise across Malaysia, highland refuges are warming too. Yet a small forest-based initiative is quietly showcasing resilience. “Gunung Pulai used to feel cooler while hiking, but now it’s no different from the lowlands,” said a clerk at the neighborhood convenience store. Villagers say the weather has become increasingly unpredictable, affecting crops, water access, … Read more
Belton High School in Texas has won more championships in tiny home construction than any other school in the country. Could a team of rookies defend the title? The plumber, the mason, the electrician and the carpenter arrived a full hour early to collect their blueprints. They had two days in June to build an … Read more
Filmmakers Raman Siddhartha and Manju Narayan returned to Dharamshala, India to build a sustainable homestay made of local mud, bamboo, and slate. To reach it, you have to leave your car behind and walk a stretch of narrow path. Here’s how they created an off-grid haven rooted in tradition and community. “I’ve lived in London … Read more
The Build Outside The Box Mastermind course covers 17 different natural building techniques taught by high caliber teachers, and includes valuable resources such as workbooks and checklists. It also has a growing library of extra classes. You can find out what building style is best for your climate, budget, skill-level, and values. In today’s world, … Read more
A Toronto-based company is selling a line of affordable, modular prefabricated home designs that meet and exceed net-zero standards. CABN lists designs ranging from 540 to 2,500 square feet and from one to four bedrooms. Standard features include: Forest Stewardship Council certified wood; Helical pile foundations that typically use no concrete and can be installed … Read more
Anna Heringer’s book Form Follows Love: Building by Intuition – from Bangladesh to Europe and beyond is a different approach to architecture where human relationships, local materials and knowledge, inform the creative process. Photographs depict buildings animated by everyday life, where human presence and social interaction take center stage, and the architecture gently recedes into … Read more