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Modern Rammed Earth Home in San Antonio, Texas

Natural Building Blog Posted on May 2, 2022 by Kelly HartMay 2, 2022

Rammed earth is an ancient building technique that’s had a resurgence with many green builders. The exterior walls are made of compacted soil which provides thick thermal mass that is fireproof and pest proof. The structure was designed by a … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Climate, Design, Economics | Leave a reply

Material Carbon Emissions from New Homes

Natural Building Blog Posted on April 8, 2022 by Kelly HartApril 8, 2022

I just got this email from Chris Magwood, of the the Endeavour Centre in Canada, that I would like to share with you. Builders for Climate Action has recently released two major studies examining material carbon emissions from as-built new … Continue reading →

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Rustic Underground Homes in France

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 26, 2022 by Kelly HartMarch 26, 2022

René Douma and his mom Marianne began building houses into the hillside on the family farm without any experience in underground construction. Relying on books and online forums, they excavated a knoll behind their farmhouse and used 45 acacia trees … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Ceilings, Climate, Design, Ecological Living, Economics, Homesteading, Roofs | 1 Reply

Stone Buildings Dating Back 8 Millennia in UAE

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 6, 2022 by Kelly HartMarch 6, 2022

Archaeologists in the United Arab Emirates have uncovered the country’s oldest known buildings, dating back at least 8,500 years. This is more than 500 years older than the previous record-breaking discoveries. The buildings are located on the island of Ghagha, … Continue reading →

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Indian Couple Build a New Life with Inspiration and Cob

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 2, 2022 by Kelly HartMarch 2, 2022

Five years ago, Sakshi and Arpit decided to drop out from an urban, corporate life to explore deeper aspirations and build a more meaningful life. They had worked in some of the best finance and tech companies in India and … Continue reading →

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The Stone Huts of Croatia

Natural Building Blog Posted on February 28, 2022 by Kelly HartFebruary 28, 2022

A trademark of the Istrian region of Croatia is the kažun, a traditional stone hut. The kažun is a simple cylindrical structure built entirely of dry stacked stone. They all have a circular ground plan, a conical roof, and a … Continue reading →

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