Someone who calls himself “Earthbag Hero” made this comment on my blog post several days ago where I outlined a discussion I led about underground building: 5 years ago I was researching all these issues and finding solutions for the bermed earthbag dwelling I’ve been working on for the last 4 years. Now the building … Read more
Last year the folks at Vide Terra in Italy built an earthbag dome and decided to experiment with a thatched roof without a wood frame. Reed, bracken, cane thatching and experimental broom thatching, were directly attached to the dome. They used an unusual plant for thatching that is very invasive, local and abundant in all … Read more
Ladakhi engineer, educator and innovator, Sonam Wangchuk has developed the prototype of a unique solar-heated tent for Indian Army soldiers stationed in the cold and high-altitude climes of Ladakh. Besides offering more space than the container cabins the Indian Army uses for its soldiers, this structure requires no kerosene for heating and thus emits zero … Read more
The listings at Airbnb sometimes reveal some pretty interesting places, and here is one that particularly caught my eye:A whimsical and romantic tower on the Santarella Estate in the Berkshires, Western Massachusetts. This two-story tiny home offers an upstairs bedroom with 35 ft. high conical ceiling and canopied bed with views of sky and trees … Read more
This 32 ft traditional canvas yurt is a beautiful one-of-a-kind 4-season yurt inspired by nature. It has been modified for the West Coast climate by adding a shingled roof, wooden siding, and extra insulation. From the outside, it looks like a round cabin but the interior still looks exactly like a yurt with canvas covers, … Read more
This real estate listing in Australia has a lot of charm. Natural materials and traditional building methods were used to create this home situated in a peaceful rural view sanctuary.The home has a northerly orientation to take advantage of passive solar heating. The external stone walls are built from locally sourced granite while the internal … Read more