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 […]
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 […]
2025-09-04
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 — […]
2025-08-29
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 […]
2025-08-03
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 […]
2025-07-14
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 […]
2025-07-07
When it comes to using natural materials in construction, fire safety is often one of the first concerns raised—especially in Australia’s bushfire-prone landscape. But member builder […]
2025-06-30
Last week Natural Building Australia was privileged to be asked to speak at the Australian Hemp Council’s annual showcase, the Hemp Connect Forum sponsored and supported […]
2025-06-13
As the world races to reduce emissions and build more sustainably, it seems almost absurd that two of the most promising, natural building materials—hemp and straw—remain […]