Tucked underground in Fresno, California, is an amazing cavernous creation carved by one industrious Italian Immigrant named Baldassare Forestiere. Known as the Forestiere Underground Gardens, the estate is now open to the public to inspect, and is well worth the trip.Around 1900 Baldassare bought over 20 acres of land where he intended to cultivate a … Read more
Located on a 2.5 acre permaculture farm in Costa Rica’s Diamante Valley, the “House Without Shoes” is a Superadobe earthbag complex made up of three interconnected domes, which are joined by an open-air deck that looks out over the stunning valley and ocean views. The main dome, which is approximately 22-feet high, houses the primary … Read more
Visit Underhill, a hobbit-like, eco-cave house built into a hillside. The house is cleverly constructed to resemble a cave. With no electricity in the house, the stone, wood and rustic features make you feel like you’re stepping back in time. You can watch the video at www.youtube.com
Jakarta-based design studio RAW Architecture completed the School of Alfa Omega in the Indonesian city of Tangerang. This new school emphasizes a connection with the outdoors and is set on a former rice paddy. The school caters to 300 students ranging from preschool to high school. The architects designed modular classrooms of equal size that … Read more
Yesterday I had a chance to tour Trollworks in Santa Clara, New Mexico, where various prototype machines are being built to make biochar. The Trollworks system integrates four innovative elements to deliver a system with multiple applications, benefits and potential revenue streams. These machines can heat a building while making biochar which can be sold … Read more
We know that green buildings help the environment, but they also help us feel better. Toyin-Ann Yerifor is an architectural consultant who has been an advocate for both green living and holistic architectural design. She believes that health and wellness should be an integral factor in any project. A building’s impact on one’s health is … Read more