What does it actually and practically mean to ‘Build Outside The Box?’ The phrase “build outside the box” typically refers to thinking or creating in ways […]
What is thermal mass in natural buildings? Thermal mass is a key concept in natural building that refers to a material’s ability to absorb, store, and […]
Come and Join In The Natural Building Fun this year at Australia’s Premier Sustainability Festival We’re really excited to present a dedicated weekend devoted to sustainable […]
How to manage water and natural materials In 2012 I was involved in one of the first ‘prototype’ earthship builds in Australia located in the lovely […]
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 […]
What exactly is rammed earth building ? As a building method, rammed earth is one of the most sustainable materials to choose in home design. Rammed […]