2025-05-12
Honouring tradition, embracing efficiency, and enhancing sustainability Round houses have been built for thousands of years across continents—from Mongolian gers (yurts) to African rondavels, from Celtic […]
2025-04-21
Building with Earth: Insights from the 2025 EBAA Conference Earlier this April, I had the pleasure of attending the Earth Building Association of Australia (EBAA) Conference, […]
2025-03-24
When a building reaches the end of its useful life, owners face a critical decision: should it be demolished or repurposed? This guide explores the factors […]
2025-03-17
Australia has some of the largest homes in the world, and it’s costing us—financially, environmentally, and socially. Over the past few decades, our houses have ballooned […]
2025-03-02
Yes, you can build a living roof (green roof) in Australia, but you need to consider structural integrity, waterproofing, climate factors, and local regulations. While green […]
2025-02-21
Exciting news for the building and construction industry in New South Wales! The state has officially added “Straw Panels” as an approved wall system in BASIX, […]
2025-01-25
Los Angeles wildfires spark interest in adobe, natural building materials | Reuters As the devastating wildfires in California, particularly in the Los Angeles area, continue to […]
2024-11-25
Land can be one of the most expensive items in your budget when building your own natural/alternative home. You can always add on to your house, […]
2024-11-01
Earth Building Workshop for architecture students undertaken in NSW supported by University of Newcastle and the EBAA. In September, an Earth Building Elective for undergraduate […]
2024-10-30
How does it affect the building industry (and what it means for the sustainable building industry) to have no changes made to the NCC (National Construction […]
2024-10-13
Embarking on the journey of building your own home in Australia can be a deeply rewarding experience. It offers the chance to tailor every detail to […]
2024-10-06
Combining bamboo with cob can create sustainable, durable, and aesthetically pleasing structures. Here are some ideas for what you can build using this combination: Earth […]