Interview with Maggi of Chiang Dao B&B on Rice Hull Houses

Dome roof on roundhouse made with bags of rice hulls
Dome roof on roundhouse made with bags of rice hulls

Richard, a long time reader, is really excited about building with rice hulls. He’s especially interested in using this method after learning from Maggi of Chiang Dao B&B in Thailand that rice hulls are more durable than previously thought. So, not only do rice hulls save lots of time and hard labor, and create a highly insulating walls, they should also last a long time with proper precautions. Richard sent Maggi a list of questions to learn more details.

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