We’ve been covering a number of low cost furniture styles lately – Rustic Twig Furniture, Rustic Log Furniture, Pallet Furniture, Rustic Furniture, Sundance Furniture and Décor, Pallet Craft. “Slab furniture is made of heavy lumber. It lends itself well to more rustic interpretations of furniture design, however it also works well with modern design principles.” … Read more
The Cool Box [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOAm0p0BuKM&w=420&h=315] How to Make a Pot in Pot Cooler [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfKgOpJc7Ps&w=420&h=315] Much of the content here on our Earthbag Building Blog is based on reader input and reader interest. We’ve already responded to thousands of comments and suggestions. I got an email the other day asking for advice about low cost … Read more
This could be the end for owner builders in NZ. “How these changes affect you. New legislation came into effect 1 March 2012 which introduced the concept of restricted building work. If residential building work is structural and/or affects the weathertightness of the building, then it may be restricted building work. This means you must … Read more
Inspired by world-renowned American architect Nader Kahlili, these handmade art vaults [domes] are a typical example of the earth and ceramic architecture. Built with material free disposal of the land, the five domes technologies and innovations superadobe function currently available. Perched on a hill of El Gavilan – most dramatic settings in all of Great … Read more
Let’s compare aspects of building a sustainable home with children’s connect the dot (dot to dot) coloring books. If you look at just part of the picture, the full image is not apparent. Take for example the recent blog post about It Can’t Possibly be Worth It. A reader left a comment on the original … Read more
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