Cochise County in Arizona allows people to build their own homes at a reduced cost of building permits with fewer inspections as long as the property’s zoning designation is at a minimum RU-4, one home per four acres. Program participants must comply with all Cochise County Building Safety Code and zoning requirements. It is intended … Read more
The University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center has produced a prototype 3D printed house made entirely of bio-based materials. The 600-sq.-ft. structure is composed of wood fibers and what the Composites Center described as bio-resins, making the building fully recyclable. All the components of the house—roof, walls, and floors—were printed on what the … Read more
Together, steel and concrete are responsible for 15% of global carbon emissions. Every day brings another announcement of a highway widening or a new tower. All of this is solid embodied carbon. It is all going into the atmosphere. This is why it is so important to build green and to build less. The World … Read more
Sabbione in Switzerland is a real life hobbit town. It is built into a hill and some of the buildings are on top of or under massive rocks. Come join a walking tour through this unique Swiss village and get immersed into the special feeling of living as a hobbit. You can watch the video … Read more
Studio RAP, based in the Netherlands, designed “The Float”, a sustainable home that floats on water. It is primarily constructed from cork and timber, and the building has a green roof. “Our client asked us to design an innovative and sustainable floating home along the picturesque canals,” Studio RAP said in a project statement. “Our … Read more
This Hobbit house is a part of a variety of stays offered at Silver Oaks Nature Retreat in Kerala, India. It offers modern-day conveniences and facilities while also incorporating a mystical vibe commonly featured in fantasy novels. This Hobbit House has a tree within it, an indoor fireplace, and an artificial waterfall. You can read … Read more