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Ecological Cabin in the Heart of Mexico

Natural Building Blog Posted on February 20, 2022 by Kelly HartFebruary 20, 2022

Located in the heart of the Sierra Gorda, 7 km from the center of Jalpan de Serra, is a cabin made of mud in which are used different methods of Bio-construction. It was painted with aloe vera and lime, has … Continue reading →

Posted in Appropriate Technology, Building Styles, Design, Ecological Living, Plasters | Leave a reply

Online Learning with the Earth Building Academy

Natural Building Blog Posted on February 8, 2022 by Kelly HartFebruary 8, 2022

The Earth Building Academy is offering a new three month round of online courses starting February 20th. This includes: 30+ hours of pre-recorded lectures and hands-on demonstrations, which you can implement directly on your own projects; weekly 60-90 minute live … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Ecological Living, Education, Floors, Foundations, General, Insulation, Plasters, Roofs, Structural aspects, Testing | Leave a reply

South African School Gets Makeover with Recycled Materials

Natural Building Blog Posted on February 6, 2022 by Kelly HartFebruary 6, 2022

The Natural Building Collective has shown what it really means to be innovative after revamping the Ulwazi Educare in Delft, Cape Town to accommodate 120 kids using tires, ecobricks, cob, reclaimed materials from the film industry, glass bottles and reclaimed doors … Continue reading →

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Raised From Earth

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 20, 2022 by Kelly HartJanuary 20, 2022

Under the gaze of southern Arizona’s cinnamon-hued Canelo Hills, a mother shares ancient building traditions with her three sons. In Puebloan creation stories, adobe structures, like people, emerge from the earth and return to the earth. For Athena Steen, it’s … Continue reading →

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Pros and Cons of Straw Bale Building

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 4, 2022 by Kelly HartJanuary 4, 2022

Overall, straw is a sustainable material that has plenty of redeemable features when it comes to construction, though it may not be suited for everyone or every situation. Take time to look at the risks and rewards (and limitations) while … Continue reading →

Posted in Codes, Economics, Education, Insulation, Plasters, Straw Bale | 2 Replies

A Stone Barn Converted to a Home

Natural Building Blog Posted on December 30, 2021 by Kelly HartDecember 30, 2021

A 19th-century hay barn in Surrey, England has been transformed into a into a family home, revealing the original stone structure and complementing it with cedar shingle-clad extensions. “The stone walls were in good condition and the roof had been … Continue reading →

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