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What About Mass Timber?

Natural Building Blog Posted on July 20, 2022 by Kelly HartJuly 20, 2022

You hear a lot about mass timber these days. Mass timber consists of engineered and compressed layers of young wood that are glued together for strength to create larger panels and beams. You can create larger beams and have more … Continue reading →

Posted in Codes, Ecological Living, Education, Insulation, Testing, Uncategorized | Leave a reply

Teaching Mud House Construction in India

Natural Building Blog Posted on July 18, 2022 by Kelly HartJuly 18, 2022

Shagun Singh was a corporate business head. She quit her job in 2015 and moved to Nainital in Uttarakhand. She was looking for a place where she can build a home with her own hands. The idea was to create … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Design, Ecological Living, Education, Uncategorized | Leave a reply

Root Cellars in Newfoundland

Natural Building Blog Posted on July 16, 2022 by Kelly HartJuly 16, 2022

A root cellar is an underground or partially underground structure used to preserve vegetables and protect them from frost through the winter. Root cellars are often constructed into hillsides and make use of the existing geography. Generally, they are constructed … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate, Community, Ecological Living, Education, Gardening, History, Homesteading | 2 Replies

French Environmental Regulations Value Natural Materials

Natural Building Blog Posted on July 12, 2022 by Kelly HartJuly 12, 2022

The new French environmental regulations position natural materials as a priority for a sustainable future in construction, in both housing and public buildings. Wood, straw, hemp, reed or bamboo, in combination with earth or stone for their high thermal inertia, … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate, Ecological Living, Education, Insulation, Straw Bale | Leave a reply

Our Subscription List for Daily Updates Works Again!

Natural Building Blog Posted on July 5, 2022 by Kelly HartJuly 5, 2022

I am sure that many of you have noticed that for several weeks you have not been receiving emailed notices of new blog posts. Due to technical difficulties arising from our move to a new host for the site, this … Continue reading →

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Ecological Properties of Natural Slate

Natural Building Blog Posted on June 30, 2022 by Kelly HartJune 30, 2022

Natural slate, which can be used for both roofing and facades, is a material with one the lowest contribution to emissions and environmental impact. Life-Cycle Assessment can be used to assess and quantify possible environmental impacts associated with a product … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecological Living, Education, History, Roofs | 2 Replies

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