This collection features items crafted from bamboo, willow, branches, reeds, and other natural materials. All of these undergo selective cultivation, specific harvest timing, and natural drying, with each product undergoing a phytopathological inspection. At least 75% of the natural materials come from FSC-certified sources. The wallpapers also meet certifications for fire retardancy and waterproofing. Highlighted … Read more
Known as the “Wonder Haus,” this home is nestled into the earth for maximum energy efficiency and has a four-story tower. The design was modeled after the Anasazi Tribe’s stargazing practices. Located on almost seven acres in Pagosa Springs, CO, it has been a wildly successful short-term vacation rental for the current owners. Its eye-catching … Read more
Awareness Ranch uses the ideas of permaculture design to grow food and create buildings. Following the adage of “think globally and act locally” they aim to provide a working model of sustainable agriculture and construction which can be replicated or adapted to many settings. By cultivating an awareness of our interconnected world, they believe we … Read more
I am a big fan of masonry heaters. For additional heat during the cold season using wood as a fuel, these are extraordinarily efficient and produce almost no emissions, with minimal effort. Plus they can be used for cooking, like this beehive dome masonry heater. You can find out much about this heater and how … Read more
“This is a living house,” says owner Doug Rellstab of Pinedale, Wyoming. “When you go through, it just seems alive. If you look at all the curves that are built into the window wells and places, it’s got its own feeling to ’em, you know. It’s just not squared off and flat.” Rellstab and his … Read more
Emma and Edo were once a hotel stage show dance team, until they quit to live out their dream of rescuing animals (Emma) and farming (Edo) on the island of Tenerife. They bought cheap land and began to transform the rocky, dusty soil into a lush homestead. In the beginning, it was just the two … Read more