“Builders today have very high standards and architects and construction companies need products of the highest technical standard which still enable cost-effective construction.
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Build Naturally with Sigi Koko
“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).
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.
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.
Underhill – The Magical Hobbit-Like Eco Cave House
“This week we visit Underhill, an incredible hobbit-home like, eco-cave house built into a hillside. The off-the-grid house is cleverly constructed to resemble a cave. With no electricity in the house, the stone, wood and rustic features truly make you feel like you’re stepping back in time.”