“Stilt houses or pile dwellings are houses raised on piles over the surface of the soil or a body of water. Stilt houses are built primarily as a protection against flooding, but also serve to keep out vermin. The shady space under the house can be used for work or storage.
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On the Road: Live from Vanuatu
For decades it’s been my dream to visit developing countries and help build affordable housing projects. Now, here I am on the beach in beautiful Vanuatu to assist the Women’s Centre (and others) on various sustainable building projects.
Rainscreen Cladding for Strawbale Houses
“Owen, Found an interesting document I thought you might find interesting. It looks like someone’s thesis.
Lime-ash Floors
Lime-ash floors were an economical form of floor construction from the 15th century to the 19th century, for upper floors in parts of England where limestone or chalk were easily available. They were strong, flexible, and offered good heat and sound insulation.
Natural Building Apprenticeship 2013, SECMOL, Ladakh
“In July and August 2013, SECMOL (Students’ Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh) organized apprenticeships on Sustainable Sanitation Systems, Passive Solar Design and Earth Building Construction on its campus in Phey (Leh, Ladakh).
The Small Adobe House
“Introducing the traditional ins and outs of each architectural element—roofs and ceilings, doors, windows, floors, walls, and portals–The Small Adobe House is both an introduction to adobe structures and an idea book for people who want to remodel a classic home or build a new one.