2026-06-08
For thousands of years, builders around the world have improved clay and lime plasters using natural additives that enhanced strength, durability, flexibility, and weather resistance. Long […]
2026-03-31
Recently we were honoured to have experienced architect and passive house designer Talina Edwards join us for the first session of the year-long Masterclass series. In […]
2026-02-13
For many owner-builders drawn to natural materials, the idea of airtightness can feel slightly at odds with the philosophy that brought them there in the first […]
2026-01-26
As Australia continues to face increasingly severe bushfire seasons, interest in natural building materials like strawbale, hemp‑lime, and cob has surged. These materials have long been […]
2025-12-22
Once upon a time, all homes were constructed from natural materials. Out of necessity, humans learned to take locally abundant resources and shape them into shelter. […]
2025-11-10
With Kyle Holzhueter & Pamimomi Permaculture, in partnership with Somakosha School Kumenan, Okayama Prefecture — October 25 – November 2, 2025 Nestled in the green folds […]
2025-10-27
October 2025 | By Klara Marosszeky Over the past few weeks, I’ve been chasing up some concerns around the misuse of the “Made in Australia” logo […]
2025-10-20
As more Australians explore natural building materials for sustainability, health, and comfort, hempcrete has become a standout option. Most of the stories we hear are about […]
2025-10-13
For thousands of years, humans have used fire not just for warmth, but as a central pillar of our food systems. While the stovetops and ovens […]
2025-10-06
Nestled among the rolling hills and eucalyptus trees of Eltham, Victoria, Montsalvat is more than just a historic artists’ colony — it’s a living testament to […]
2025-09-14
Thankfully we are living in an era where architecture that is increasingly unsustainable, digital, fast-paced, and disconnected to nature is coming into question. The Earth Building […]
2025-07-21
In the Barkly, history is never far from the surface. You can feel it in the red dust, the way it clings to skin and memory. […]