Guest article by Cliff, who’s planning his sustainable home in a rural area. “Am pondering using a 10ft container as a systems room located at the back of the vault. It will keep the inside of the house clean without need for additional space or clutter. I can put the coal boiler, hot water cylinder, … Read more
Huts are extremely practical, low cost shelters. While almost the same as a cabin, huts tend to be smaller and simpler. Huts are used for skiing, camping, lodging along trails and in wilderness areas (see Appalachian Trail Shelters), emergencies, housing for the poor or as shelter while a more permanent home is being built. Although … Read more
AUWA Earth Earthbag Workshops Australia “Of all earth building techniques, Earthbag building (or ‘Superadobe’) is the easiest to learn and most forgiving in terms of what type of earth you can use – this means that anyone can start building structures for their backyard or additions to their home, using the earth beneath your feet. … Read more
“Underground living refers simply to living below the ground’s surface, whether in naturally occurring caves or in built structures. Underground homes are an attractive alternative to traditionally built homes for some house seekers, especially those who are looking to minimize their home’s negative impact on the environment. Besides the novelty of living underground, some of … Read more
Oooh, this sounds so good. Here’s an opportunity to build your own earthbag home without having to buy land. “My wife and I (vegan and otherwise ordinary middle aged Americans with 3 children) recently purchased 31 acres, which includes a small semi-attached island just off the northern coast of Maine (USA). We are planning to … Read more
“Earth sheltering is the architectural practice of using earth against building walls for external thermal mass, to reduce heat loss, and to easily maintain a steady indoor air temperature. Earth sheltering is popular in modern times among advocates of passive solar and sustainable architecture, but has been around for nearly as long as humans have … Read more