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Making Adobe Blocks in New Mexico

Natural Building Blog Posted on June 6, 2022 by Kelly HartJune 6, 2022

Clay, sand and a little bit of straw. Add some water, pack the mixture into bricks and let them bake under the hot summer sun. Adobe is an ancient building material that has become more popular in recent years because … Continue reading →

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Climate Change Challenges Rammed Earth Monasteries

Natural Building Blog Posted on June 4, 2022 by Kelly HartJune 4, 2022

The 15th-century Chhode monastery is tucked into a side valley of remote Mustang, a district in northern Nepal. The monastery, with walls formed of clay and gravel, blends in with the wind-beaten cliffs; its towering roof is held up by … Continue reading →

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A Rustic Minnesota Log Home

Natural Building Blog Posted on June 2, 2022 by Kelly HartJune 2, 2022

When Pete Holmberg wanted a log house on some property in Minnesota he found a company that could build such a house with logs sourced from an old-growth forest of red pines planted in 1831, more than 120 years before … Continue reading →

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Container Apartments in Arizona

Natural Building Blog Posted on May 30, 2022 by Kelly HartMay 30, 2022

The trend of taking shipping containers and recycling them into architectural elements for homes hit Phoenix in the fall of 2015, when Containers on Grand opened. It already had a waiting list upon completion. Brian Stark, founder of Local Studio and one … Continue reading →

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Flow House Provides Passive Cooling in Vietnam

Natural Building Blog Posted on May 28, 2022 by Kelly HartMay 28, 2022

Flow House is a contemporary home with a unique facade that embraces sustainable design and passive air flow. It is located just outside of Da Nang City, Vietnam (known for its high temperatures and humidity), and is made up of … Continue reading →

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Cohousing Communities Are Becoming More Popular

Natural Building Blog Posted on May 26, 2022 by Kelly HartMay 26, 2022

Cohousing is a kind of intentional community of private residences with shared communal spaces. The homes are generally clustered around shared space. Each home has traditional amenities, including a private kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms and living spaces. Common spaces can include … Continue reading →

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