29/09/2024
As the global push towards sustainability and eco-friendly living continues, natural homes are gaining popularity. However, when it comes to insurance, there may be unique challenges […]
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08/09/2024
Sneak a peak inside Australia’s first hemp spray build as an alternative to tamping inside double-sided form-work. Had you heard of spray pumping hemp? Well neither […]
09/11/2023
Most people have heard of the term ‘mud-brick’ houses, in fact they are one of the most famous in the southern states of Australia. It’s true, […]
21/09/2023
Rammed earth is an ancient form of building whereby a damp mix of aggregates—commonly gravel, sand, silt and clay—are rammed into removable frames (formwork) to create […]
07/09/2023
Natural Building Conferences: Why aren’t we doing more of them? If you pick up any old copy of The Owner Builder Magazine, Earth Garden or even […]
05/07/2023
Building material of the month: Strawbale Strawbales have been a popular and favoured exterior wall choice for many natural builders since the 1990s. They can be […]
01/07/2023
Planning and Permits: an overview for natural builders So you think you want to build naturally, and you’re not sure what you should think or […]
14/04/2023
For many people, finding the right information has been the biggest barrier to taking on more natural building techniques, and amalgamating it into their future house […]
14/04/2023
Natural building is as old as time, but how do we learn to build homes when the traditions are fading and there’s no real Australian tradition? […]
14/04/2023
Building using earth (or subsoil) is one of the oldest construction techniques, providing simple shelter using freely available material. Buildings made from soil are found in […]