Kate Edwards and Charlotte Eve, who run Edwards & Eve Cob Building company, have spent over a decade teaching people how to build with cob. The pair said: “Our aim is to empower as many people as possible to build their own affordable and sustainable home from the earth; and educate as many people as … Read more
Colorado Earth was founded by engineer and architectural designer Lisa Morey. After moving to New Zealand in 1999 to study architecture, Lisa was inspired to begin creating homes out of mud bricks. She met and began working with a local architect who was building homes this way. During her time in New Zealand she co-authored … Read more
I have periodically corresponded with Matthew McCue, who has been building an earthbag house in Colorado with his wife, Rainee. Most recently he provided this update on their project: Well, we didn’t beat the snow, but we got it covered last week! The bond beam certainly took some creative thinking, but we pulled it off! … Read more
Iceland’s first building made from hempcrete was designed by Lúdika Architects and was funded by several grants. Given the size and height limitations of this BioBuilding project, Lúdika drew inspiration from the philosophy of Japanese tea houses, which emphasize craftsmanship, are often made of natural materials, and are very small. It is only 15 square … Read more
When considering where to put your tiny house, buying land tailored to your needs is one option. Take time to research the zoning and building regulations in the area you’re interested in, as they can impact your ability to construct or place your tiny home on the property. With the popularity of tiny homes, several … Read more
An Abu Dhabi-based company Desert Board says it has found a way to use waste from date palm trees to create a construction material named Palm Strand Board. The United Arab Emirates has an estimated 40 million date palms and when date palm fronds are pruned off they become a problem, according to the director … Read more