The local town store will always carry special significance for the owner of this imaginatively reborn house. What was once a 19th-century hub in Victoria, Australia is now the place she calls home. Historically, this was a very busy gold mining area with about 6000 people living in the town. But a fire went through … Read more
Warrick Hill Farm in Australia is set across 40 hectares (99 acres) has been held and cherished by the same family for generations. At the heart of the property sits a custom-built rammed earth residence featuring soaring raked timber lined ceilings, with timber sourced directly from the property itself and a warmth that only natural … Read more
Orientated to capture sweeping views this property brings together a rammed earth and timber residence with a lovely landscape. The home is arranged over multiple split levels. Rammed earth walls, slate flooring and timber detailing create a rural and solid feeling. The kitchen is fitted with timber cabinetry and benchtops. A sunken lounge forms a … Read more
Set among 40 acres of native woodland, this three bedroom mud brick house offers a peaceful off-grid lifestyle in the heart of Central Victoria, Australia. Built in 2000, the house was designed for passive solar heating. The residence enjoys lovely views across the garden, surrounding bushland and one of the property’s two dams. A Trust … Read more
Sand sourced from four different regions creates a “geological canvas” of colored and textured strata in the rammed-earth walls of this home in India. Named A House Born of Four Soils, the 790-square-metre (8,503 ft2} home is located on an open, arid site on the outskirts of Ahmedabad. The dwelling has a series of low-slung … Read more
The Earth Castle near Perth, Australia is a 1400 square meter (15,000 sf) mansion set upon breathtaking 64 acres. Carved into the earth, this sheltered marvel is a triumph of thermal design and artistic vision. You cross the threshold through heavy, arched timber doors and enter a world of curves and light. The heart of … Read more