EagleYew House — Efficient Technology With an Artist’s Aesthetic
“Artist Ezio Cusi’s house is a work of art —and also built smart. The timber-framed house with light clay walls is made with mostly local natural materials. … Continue reading →
“Artist Ezio Cusi’s house is a work of art —and also built smart. The timber-framed house with light clay walls is made with mostly local natural materials. … Continue reading →
“When I started this building my intention was to make the building process fun. I invited 5 friends to come work with me for a month, and we got the basic framework up, and we did indeed have a lot … Continue reading →
“An appendix on Light Straw-Clay Construction was also approved for inclusion in the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC). To date only the states of New Mexico and Oregon have a section on Light Straw-Clay Construction in their building code. The … Continue reading →
“When Gary Zuker bought an undeveloped piece of land outside of Austin (Texas) 25 years ago, he knew the only way he could afford a home on it was to build it himself. With no building experience, he immersed himself … Continue reading →
Date: June 12 – 22 Location: Full Bloom community land near Little Applegate Valley, 30 minutes outside of Jacksonville, Southern Oregon. Set amidst the beautiful forested Siskiyou mountains with snowy Dutchman’s Peak in the distance and Yale Creek passing through. … Continue reading →
Good, clear straw/clay tutorial. Put those kids to work! “An instructional video by Cedar Ridge Farm. Light straw clay, also known as slip straw, is a healthy and simple material for filling interior (and exterior) walls. The process of packing … Continue reading →