Massachusetts architect Malcolm “Mac” Wells said, “We are paving and roofing this country to death.” As the environmental movement was gaining steam in the United States, he swore off contemporary design in favor of energy-efficient subterranean dwellings. It is estimated … Continue reading →
In Ouled Merzoug, a small earthen village near the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, a piece of land was offered by the community to the recently founded women’s association AFOM. They built a Women’s House in close collaboration with local women … Continue reading →
I recently got an email from Juan Manuel Otero Ferres saying, “I want to share with you some photo albums of the cabin that I built in Uruguay for my family as well as photos of the clay oven that … Continue reading →
Dan Phillips of Phoenix Commotion is a trained architect from Huntsville, Texas, who helps people build their own affordable dream homes with recycled materials. He has helped construct at least 14 houses, mostly for low-income, first-time buyers. When Dan was … Continue reading →
Here is one couple’s experience with an earthbag root cellar in Alaska: www.youtube.com … Continue reading →
Emma lives in the wild woods of Wales, where she is close to nature , with no running water, electricity, or internet. For Emma, this way of life is all about building a closer relationship to nature while also creating … Continue reading →