An article at 929nin.com wonders what this old abandoned wood and stone building near Petoskey, Michigan was used for. It looks like it could have been a souvenir shop with Indian-made items, rubber snakes, cedarwood trinkets, candy, gag gifts, etc. … Continue reading →
The 19th century Chapelle de l’Ange au Violon in the South of France was abandoned decades ago, and nature has added a carpet of foliage while the sunlight streams through what remains of the stained glass windows. Residents of Shengshan … Continue reading →
This an introduction to insulated rammed earth. SIREWALL is the acronym for this modernized green building technique and it stands for: Structural Insulated Rammed Earth. In this video, we’re meeting Tony Johnson from Earth House Holdings to learn about rammed … Continue reading →
Vera Kirkpatrick built a home in Ashland, Oregon using century-old posts and beams. The stay-at-home mom on a tight budget designed open rooms and decorated in a timeless, spare Scandinavian style. Beautifully rustic, hand-chiseled pine and cedar timbers are fitted … Continue reading →
Julien Cohen’s home was carved into the cliffl in La Roque Gageac, a troglodytic village. He spent 5 years in this sliver of a home where the stone face is everywhere. The ceiling of his closet and shower, behind the … Continue reading →
“This House Never Ends” is a renovation project in Melbourne, Australia, designed by Steffen Welsch Architects. The design applies passive solar principles with thermal mass, insulation and cross ventilation. It uses double-glazed timber doors and recycled brick. A 4.75 kilowatt … Continue reading →