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New Earthbag Works from Brzee Studio in India

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Kelly HartApril 8, 2021

Chinmay Pareek of Brzee Studio in India just sent me some construction photos of his current projects. These are in Rajasthan: These from Uttarakhand: You can see more of the work of Brzee Studio on these posts: Brzee Studio Earthbag … Continue reading →

Posted in Arches, Building Styles, Design, Earthbag Building | 1 Reply

Off-Grid Monolithic Cob House

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Kelly HartApril 4, 2021

The Stoltz Bluff Eco-Retreat is a monolithic cob house that’s completely off-grid. It has a 1-kilowatt solar power system and a backup generator for electricity, a propane radiant in-floor heating system and a Rumford fireplace for heat, and a constructed … Continue reading →

Posted in Appropriate Technology, Building Styles, Climate, Design, Ecological Living, Education, Structural aspects | 2 Replies

Hobbit-like Home in Vermont

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Kelly HartApril 2, 2021

The ‘The Hill’ in Middleton Springs, Vermont is fantasy architecture on 12 lovely green acres. This unique 1100 sq. ft. home was a design/build project completed in 2018. This earth-sheltered, Hobbit-like home is filled with antiques and special touches that … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Ceilings, Design, Roofs | 1 Reply

The Magic and Mystery of Machu Pichu

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Kelly HartMarch 26, 2021

The ancient city of Machu Picchu, perched among the peaks of southern Peru, flourished for just over a hundred years between the mid-15th and mid-16th centuries. It is famous for its intricate, masterful stone masonry. But often invisible to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Design, Ecological Living, Education, Foundations, Landscaping, Roofs, Structural aspects | 2 Replies

Are Adobe Houses Sustainable?

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Kelly HartMarch 24, 2021

Building with adobe — a material created by mixing clay-rich soil with straw, sand, and other organic materials — has been in use since 8300 BC. It is popular in arid and semiarid places where wood is scarce. The word … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Climate, Ecological Living, Education, Floors, Forms, Foundations, History, Insulation, Plasters, Roofs | 2 Replies

Unnatural Building in Europe

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Kelly HartMarch 22, 2021

Here are some fun examples of playful architecture in Europe: The Cube Houses in Rotterdam were designed by architect Piet Blom, and are based on the concept of “living in an urban roof.” The houses are a set of angled … Continue reading →

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