Myk Brazier here – These are a few pics of the house we’ve been working on. I used Mike Oehler’s book as well as PAHS by John Hait (and a bunch of other stuff). But it’s basically what you’re calling WOFATI. We mixed and poured our own concrete foundation. This house is being built by … Read more
This former school house located in Wye Valley, one of Wales’ most stunning, landmark locations, is a great lesson in how to transform a period property from a practical former life into a welcoming and wonderful home. As well as the breathtaking scenery, the village is the site of one of the UK’s most iconic … Read more
Biobased Creations CEO Lucas De Man believes that natural building materials such as timber, hemp, straw and mycelium could completely replace polluting, non-renewable materials such as steel, plasterboard and cement. Buildings can be made exclusively from plant-based products plus natural mineral materials such as earth and lime. An all-natural show home built at this year’s … Read more
The Bank House in Yorkshire, England dates from the mid-fifteenth century and has true period style and character. It is built with stone and timber and has the original beams, inglenook fireplaces, solid oak doors and stone mullioned windows. It has been sensitively remodeled with modern conveniences. The kitchen includes a Leisure Zenith 110 multi-fuel … Read more
The Liminal Caravan is a school bus conversion quite unlike anything you’ve seen before. This artistic couple have renovated it using all reclaimed, salvaged and recycled materials to create a home filled with ornate and interesting treasures. You can watch the video at www.youtube.com
I just got an email from Verena Maeder in New Zealand saying, “We are just doing another lock down and I am getting ready for our second round of our 3-month online program. We have had great feedback from our first round of students, and have added content to our second round. You can check … Read more