2026-05-28
There’s something deeply hopeful about building a home with the earth beneath your feet. In a time when housing feels increasingly expensive, inaccessible, and disconnected from […]
2026-03-09
Cob is one of the oldest natural building techniques in the world. Made from a simple mix of clay, sand, straw, and water, it has been […]
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 […]
2025-08-11
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 […]
2025-04-21
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, […]
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 […]
2024-10-19
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 […]
2023-08-06
Getting Insurance for natural homes should be simple, but it isn’t. What is the deal with insuring your natural building? Many in the industry have long […]
2023-07-17
Historic Mudbrick Tour Goes Online In March 2023, the Nillumbik Mudbrick Association pivoted to host their first virtual mudbrick house tour to great success. For many […]
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 […]
2023-05-15
Book Review: The Hand-Sculpted House To get the resources discussion started it’s worth doing a mini-review of the North American-based but still highly valuable “The Hand […]
2023-04-14
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 […]