Greg Parham and his company Rocky Mountain Tiny Houses has built 80 custom tiny homes for customers across the country. He and his wife live off-grid and onsite at the company in Durango,Colorado. They customized everything to their particular needs, … Continue reading →
When Cyclone Amphan tore through Bengal, India, Linus Kendall and Rupsa Nath’s house, built with mud, thatch and bamboo sustained minimal damage. Other houses in the vicinity suffered broken window panes or missing tin sheds, but their unique home stood … Continue reading →
A month ago I posted some information about the First Permitted Tire Bale House in New Mexico, and Kimi Ishikawa just added this comment to that post: Thank you for this post, Kelly! Here is an update from our blog … Continue reading →
This video shows how a straw bale house in Thailand might be built. There are a number of unique aspects that are different from the standard approach in the Western world, so things can be learned that might be useful. … Continue reading →
I recently received the following email from Kimi Ishikawa: We are in the process of building the first-ever fully permitted tire bale home in New Mexico! I exchanged emails with Owen Geiger while we were exploring building methods, and shared … Continue reading →
This 1300 SF home was designed by Estudio de Arquitectura y Planificación Kaiser in San Lorenzo, Bolivia. The rammed earth walls are constructed in a U-shape with two corners guaranteeing a strong and rigid structure. Each corner was formed so … Continue reading →