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An Earthbag EcoVillage on an Indonesian Island

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An eco-village of earthbag domes is growing along the coral coastline of Indonesia’s Lombok Island. The builders seeks to introduce shared housing which is built and occupied with respect for the environment. Currently there are nine domes surrounding a restaurant, pool, and co-working space. The second phase of nine more domes is underway and should … Read more

Young Indian Architects and Builders Are Embracing Sustainability

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There a slow revolution brewing in the world of construction. Since the mid-1960s British-born Indian architect Laurie Baker pioneered a newer method of construction by using locally available material. Many architects thought of joining this movement of making only sustainable, highly energy-efficient buildings, but it mostly remained a romantic vision. Now, younger architects seem to … Read more

Traditional Native American Architectural Values

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Imagine a community where every home maintains a comfortable temperature without the use of electricity, built with local materials and aligned to maximize passive solar. These houses are also incredibly durable, having survived thousands of years. The Sky City village in the Pueblo of Acoma, atop a mesa 60 miles west of Albuquerque, New Mexico … Read more

Dingle Dell: More than a Cob Cottage

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Devon craftsman Kevin McCabe, known as the “king of cob” created Dingle Dell, a masterpiece of soil and straw designed to meet the highest environmental standards. This project featured on Grand Designs television program, and the presenter called it a “true almighty challenge”. Part of the complex known as The Gatehouse is now available to … Read more