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 […]
2025-09-22
One of the most common concerns about natural building is whether materials like straw, hemp, or cob will attract rodents and pests. It’s a fair question—but […]
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 […]
2025-09-04
As Australia faces increasingly extreme weather patterns and escalating concerns around sustainable development, there’s been a quiet resurgence in one of humanity’s oldest construction techniques — […]
2025-08-31
As climate concerns intensify, architects and builders across Australia are seeking materials that not only perform well but also tread lightly on the planet. There’s long […]
2025-08-29
Natural building methods consist of an array of construction techniques that rely on locally sourced, largely unprocessed materials. These approaches are rooted in indigenous practices and […]
2025-08-18
In a world where building materials are increasingly synthetic, sealed, and short-lived, lime render offers a grounded alternative—natural, breathable, and time-tested. More than just a finish, […]
2025-08-11
Mud brick and more, architectural designs by Alistair Knox in the State Library of Victoria collection words by: Bridie Flynn, Senior Collection Curator, Victorian & Australian […]
2025-08-03
Straw bale construction is gaining momentum again — not just for its low embodied carbon and beautiful aesthetics, but for its thermal performance, simplicity, and deep […]
2025-07-28
Who says that you have to use conventional pre-fab materials with high carbon footprints in order to achieve passive house standards? Our friends over at Envirotecture […]
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. […]
2025-07-14
Natural building is as much about philosophy as it is about technique. Working with earth, straw, lime, clay, and reclaimed materials calls for a different mindset […]