2025-08-18

The wonders of Lime as render – ancient craft, sustainable uses

In a world where building materials are increasingly synthetic, sealed, and short-lived, lime render offers a grounded alternative—natural, breathable, and time-tested. More than just a finish, […]
2024-08-21

CSEB – Earth Blocks – What to know about compressed earth

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 […]
2023-12-05

An overview: lime renders, earth plasters, washes and tadelakt

It’s becoming clearer that individual actions, particularly across the housing and building sectors, can have marked impacts on the embodied carbon of our lifestyles and the […]
2023-09-16

Education and trade opportunities for natural building in Australia

Natural Building and Higher Education For years there has been an issue with finding good help in the natural building trades.  Many people can’t locate good […]