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Bamboo Domes in Vietnam

Natural Building Blog Posted on May 9, 2017 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“Vo Trong Nghia Architects recently released new photos of eight bamboo domes rising on an islet on Saigon River in Vietnam. The completed structures comprise part of a multifunctional community center for the Diamond Island project, a series of large … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Domes | Tagged bamboo architecture, bamboo building, bamboo construction, bamboo dome, bamboo roof, natural building, sustainable building, thatch roof | Leave a reply

The $100 House

Natural Building Blog Posted on July 30, 2015 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

A few years ago my girlfriend called me into the living room to see an adobe house on TV. “Quick”, she said, “it only cost $100”. I thought there must be some mistake, but I rushed over to see the … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, General | Tagged adobe, adobe building, adobe house, DIY, do it yourself, ecofriendly, low cost, natural building, sustainable, thatch roof | 4 Replies

New thatch on old Bensemann home

Natural Building Blog Posted on May 3, 2014 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Just got this email from Cliff, a long time reader in NZ. This is a nice looking home! “In my surfing looking for New Zealand thatch houses (which are rare) I came across this and thought you might find it … Continue reading →

Posted in Roofs | Tagged cottage, durability, earth home, earth house, historical, natural building, old home, sustainable, thatch, thatch roof | 4 Replies

Popoyo

Natural Building Blog Posted on June 24, 2013 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“Structurally speaking, the arch and curved walls create a much stronger building system. Just look at how long roman aquaducts have withstood time. By keeping the walls curved, you eliminate the need for costly rebar and concrete.

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Posted in Design | Tagged curved walls, DIY, eco friendly, green building, low cost, natural, natural building, popoyo, round house, thatch roof | 8 Replies

Building the Tristan Thatched House

Natural Building Blog Posted on May 22, 2013 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“Since all Tristan houses have now been housed with zinc, it was decided to build a replica of a traditional thatched house typical until 1961 and which continued until the late 1980s but were then replaced by various solid roofing. … Continue reading →

Posted in Design | Tagged eco friendly, green building, natural building, stone home, stone house, thatch, thatch roof, Tristan, Tristan stone house | 9 Replies

Ecological Friendly Building at the Shores of the Indian Ocean

Natural Building Blog Posted on December 1, 2012 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“Takaungu Robinson House is an example of sustainable architecture that helps to preserve a pristine coral environment and indigenous coastal rainforest of Kenya for future generations.

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Posted in General | Tagged Africa, DIY, green building, guest house, low cost, natural building, pole building, resort, stone building, thatch roof, tropical | 1 Reply

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