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 […]
2025-07-21
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. […]
2025-06-13
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 […]
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 […]
2024-09-29
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 […]
2024-09-08
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 […]
2023-11-09
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, […]
2023-09-21
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 […]
2023-09-07
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 […]
2023-07-05
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 […]
2023-07-01
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 […]
2023-04-14
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 […]