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Tag Archives: indigenous architecture

Build an Indigenous Village at Standing Rock

Natural Building Blog Posted on December 7, 2016 by Kelly HartDecember 7, 2016

“This is an incredible time of positive change! Time to bring traditional structures and lifeways back in new and exciting ways! Standing Rock is bringing together Indigenous led Water Protectors and Earth Warriors in profound ways, supporting the just transition … Continue reading →

Posted in Community | Tagged earth lodge, indigenous architecture, indigenous building, Native American, natural building, standing rock, straw bale house, tiny house, traditional architecture, traditional building | 4 Replies

Earth, Wood and Sun – Natural Building, Local Style

Natural Building Blog Posted on October 17, 2016 by Kelly HartOctober 17, 2016

“When we are able to successfully work with local ecologies to meet our needs, we do the Earth a better service. And we are becoming empowered in our own lives.”

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Posted in Design | Tagged appropriate design, aprovecho, Aprovecho Center, indigenous architecture, local design, local materials, natural building, natural building design, regional vernacular architectures, vernacular architecture | 6 Replies

Traditional Architecture of Indonesia

Natural Building Blog Posted on November 10, 2014 by Kelly HartNovember 10, 2014

Over time styles have changed, but good, fundamental house design principles that respond to climate, site and homeowner needs have not. This concept applies worldwide. Investigate and learn from traditional homes that have evolved from centuries of experience.

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Posted in Design | Tagged climate appropriate design, climate responsive design, indigenous, indigenous architecture, natural building, traditional, traditional architecture | Leave a reply

Return to the Forest Natural Building School

Natural Building Blog Posted on April 27, 2014 by Kelly HartApril 27, 2014

“The Natural Building School was founded in 2008 and has been hosting a variety of popular courses on Natural Building, Permaculture, and Appropriate Technologies. Return to the Forest strives to educate the world on sustainable building practices to complement the … Continue reading →

Posted in Workshops | Tagged bajareque walls, indigenous architecture, indigenous techniques, Mayan building, natural building, natural building workshops, natural materials, return to the forest, sustainable, sustainable building | 1 Reply

Preservation of the Mbaru Niang

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 5, 2014 by Kelly HartJanuary 5, 2014

Location: Wae Rebo Village, Flores Island, Indonesia (South-East Asia) Architect: Rumah Asuh/Yori Antar, Tangerang, Indonesia Client: Wae Rebo Community Completed: 2011 Design: 2008 Site size: 6,500 m²

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Posted in General | Tagged conical house, DIY, indigenous architecture, Indonesia, Mbaru Niang, natural building, natural materials, post and beam, sustainable, traditional | 1 Reply

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