2025-06-16
Earth floors and walls add natural beauty and sustainability to any home, but like all natural materials, they sometimes develop cracks. If you’ve noticed cracks starting […]
2025-06-02
Earthen floors—also known as adobe floors—offer a beautiful and sustainable alternative to modern flooring. Rooted in ancient traditions and reimagined for today’s natural homes, these floors […]
2024-11-08
What does it actually and practically mean to ‘Build Outside The Box?’ The phrase “build outside the box” typically refers to thinking or creating in ways […]
2024-10-19
Which house walls are the best for durability and health ? When comparing Compressed Stabilized Earth Block (CSEB) walls and Cob walls, it’s essential to […]
2024-09-23
When it comes to upgrading or improving buildings, the debate often centers on renovations versus retrofits. Both approaches offer ways to enhance a structure, but they […]
2024-09-10
Building a cob bench is a fantastic way to blend sustainability with craftsmanship. Crafting a cob bench can enhance your outdoor space, providing both functionality and […]
2024-08-21
Compressed Stabilised Earth Blocks (CSEB) are an eco-friendly and sustainable building material made from a mixture of soil, sand, and a stabilizing agent, typically cement or […]
2024-07-26
What is thermal mass in natural buildings? Thermal mass is a key concept in natural building that refers to a material’s ability to absorb, store, and […]
2024-07-15
Embracing Nature: Building an Outdoor Shower with Natural Materials Who doesn’t love showering outdoors? Imagine showering under the open sky, surrounded by the sights and […]
2024-05-10
What is a design brief? A brief, or a design brief, is a very common document that many architects, designers and even builders will ask you […]
2024-04-29
We’ve been compiling lists and hard drives for years of valuable resources for all natural building – whether you are looking into strawbale, cob or natural […]
2024-04-19
Over the weekend of the 6-7th of April Natural Building Australia brought together a variety of designers, architects, builders and natural materials professionals in a one-stop-shop […]