2026-09-14
When we talk about sustainable buildings, the conversation often turns to new technology, high-performance materials and the latest energy-efficient systems. But some of the most useful […]
2026-09-06
There’s something slightly strange about watching a robot build with earth. For thousands of years, people have dug soil from the ground, mixed it with water […]
2026-08-24
What If Our Walls Were Part of the Ventilation System of Our Homes? Not in the conventional sense of moving air through a building, but by […]
2026-08-10
Recently, Matt Carland from Carland Construction shared a thought-provoking perspective on the building industry’s long-standing focus on energy efficiency. If you don’t already follow Matt, his […]
2026-04-13
Rammed earth buildings can last for thousands of years. Some sections of the Great Wall of China were built using rammed earth over 2,000 years ago—and […]
2026-02-13
For many owner-builders drawn to natural materials, the idea of airtightness can feel slightly at odds with the philosophy that brought them there in the first […]
2026-01-26
As Australia continues to face increasingly severe bushfire seasons, interest in natural building materials like strawbale, hemp‑lime, and cob has surged. These materials have long been […]
2025-12-01
Tiny houses aren’t just a novelty anymore. Across Australia, they’re becoming a genuine alternative to conventional housing, offering people a way to live more lightly, affordably […]
2025-10-06
Nestled among the rolling hills and eucalyptus trees of Eltham, Victoria, Montsalvat is more than just a historic artists’ colony — it’s a living testament to […]
2025-08-31
As climate concerns intensify, architects and builders across Australia are seeking materials that not only perform well but also tread lightly on the planet. There’s long […]
2025-08-29
Natural building methods consist of an array of construction techniques that rely on locally sourced, largely unprocessed materials. These approaches are rooted in indigenous practices and […]
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 […]