“How to choose your exterior plaster?
1) make it breathable — this refers to the ability of a material to allow humidity back-and-forth through the surface (it does not mean there is literally air flow through the material).
natural building
Adobe Geomesh Success Stories
“An introduction to the success of implementing adobe geomesh into Peruvian communities affected by earthquakes. The communities have welcomed the technology and have a greater sense of confidence of their buildings.
Eco-Construction – Natural Building for a Sustainable World
“Earthbag Construction is a natural building technique, by which extremely durable and strong structures are built with little cost to the planet or to the pocket book. It is a quick and easy process that makes use of local materials with minimal energy consumption, and it is suitable for use in a wide range of climates.
Biological Concrete from Sand, Bacteria and Urine
“With energy production and raw material shortages becoming increasingly pertinent issues around the world, designer Peter Trimble has demonstrated a radical method of manufacture that addresses both issues.
Japanese-inspired wood-clad (legal) tiny home in Ohio small town
When Alex Melamed and his wife moved to the tradiational brick and mortar town of Yellow Springs, Ohio they built a home only as big as they needed at the time. Melamed is a builder and could keep costs low while still incorporating high design elements like shou-sugi-ban (charred wood) siding.
A Snowboarder’s Unbelievable Tiny House
“Pro-snowboarder, Mike Basich, tours his self-built 225 square foot home in the middle of his 40 acre snow covered property near Truckee, CA – and shows how being close to nature drives his most creative decisions.