I was interviewed by Scott Howard of earthenhand.com a few weeks ago and he has made the video available to the public at www.youtube.com This one hour interview touches on many topics as we discuss my life experiences creating art and buildings, as well as my books and various websites: www.greenhomebuilding.comwww.dreamgreenhomes.comwww.earthbagbuilding.comwww.naturalbuildingblog.com www.humanpast.net www.hartworks.com
In this video Bryce explains the benefits and challenges of building with cob. Bryce teaches natural building and cob workshops in person and online. He has been building naturally for many years. Through a gathered awareness of self, ecology, and arcology (architecture + ecology), he has built and worked on several structures using locally sourced … Read more
There are many builders who claim to be aiming for some definition of “net zero.” Bruce King and Chris Magwood start off their new book by stating that zero is not enough. In Build Beyond Zero: New Ideas for Carbon-Smart Architecture, they claim that our buildings should actually help repair the climate. They conclude the … Read more
I am quite familiar with San Luis Valley of Colorado, where this documentary film took place. I used to live in nearby Crestone. Mud Frontier: Architecture at the Borderlands is Cooper Hewitt’s first feature-length documentary film, and follows design studio Rael San Fratello’s experimentation with 3D-printing technology and traditional adobe architecture. The film offers an … Read more
Reclaimed or salvaged building materials can be sourced from buildings that have been deconstructed, demolished, or remodeled and from the excess construction material of building sites. Incorporating these reclaimed construction materials into projects is better for the planet and more financially responsible. Plus, recycled building materials often come with a unique history or one-of-a-kind appearance … Read more