Post and beam construction consists of vertical “posts” that support horizontal “beams.” This is one of the oldest framing methods, which allows the heavy timber framing to support the roof load, eliminating the need for interior supporting walls. This can … Continue reading →
Here is a nice description of a solar house in Manitoba, Canada. … Continue reading →
I just got a nice update on what Ed Konderla has been up to in Ecuador, first building an earthbag house and then a guest house: The location is in the Andes Mountains, Southern Ecuador… very seismically active which necessitated … Continue reading →
Together Steph and Greg Parham designed and built their dream tiny home, the San Juan. They originally moved into together in a much smaller tiny home and quickly learned what worked and what didn’t. In their new build, they fixed … Continue reading →
Dan Phillips’ company, Phoenix Commotion, turns trash into homes, employs “unskilled” workers and creates shelter for low-income families. Phillips is trying to show that there are many good reasons to reuse construction waste and provide a whimsical alternative to mobile … Continue reading →
About 15 years ago I built the “Carriage House” using a prefabricated steel vault as a supporting structure for earthbags filled with scoria as insulation. It is a two story affair, with the lower one being a garage/shop and the … Continue reading →