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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]