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Climate Change Challenges Rammed Earth Monasteries

Natural Building Blog Posted on June 4, 2022 by Kelly HartJune 4, 2022

The 15th-century Chhode monastery is tucked into a side valley of remote Mustang, a district in northern Nepal. The monastery, with walls formed of clay and gravel, blends in with the wind-beaten cliffs; its towering roof is held up by … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Ceilings, Climate, Community, History | Leave a reply

A Rustic Minnesota Log Home

Natural Building Blog Posted on June 2, 2022 by Kelly HartJune 2, 2022

When Pete Holmberg wanted a log house on some property in Minnesota he found a company that could build such a house with logs sourced from an old-growth forest of red pines planted in 1831, more than 120 years before … Continue reading →

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Flow House Provides Passive Cooling in Vietnam

Natural Building Blog Posted on May 28, 2022 by Kelly HartMay 28, 2022

Flow House is a contemporary home with a unique facade that embraces sustainable design and passive air flow. It is located just outside of Da Nang City, Vietnam (known for its high temperatures and humidity), and is made up of … Continue reading →

Posted in Appropriate Technology, Building Styles, Climate, Ecological Living, Economics | 2 Replies

New and Old Sustainable Building Materials

Natural Building Blog Posted on May 20, 2022 by Kelly HartMay 20, 2022

The manufacture of concrete, steel, and glass uses vast amounts of raw materials and water and emits copious amounts of greenhouse gases per year. A staggering 8% of total global carbon dioxide emissions come from cement manufacture alone. Moreover, embodied … Continue reading →

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Building With Mud in India

Natural Building Blog Posted on May 18, 2022 by Kelly HartMay 18, 2022

Mathews George is building a two-story mud house in Karunapuram village. He emphasizes that mud lasts as long as concrete and it can withstand the attack of termites, ants or other insects. He is also saving on the cost of … Continue reading →

Posted in Arches, Climate, Ecological Living, Economics | 2 Replies

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 →

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