Nine homes using different natural materials for their roof demonstrating their versatility and longevity.
Kristen fell in love with cob after visiting a natural building site and immediately started to draw up plans for her home.
The ideal scenario for a sustainable building environment is a future where all materials are safe and replenishable and have no negative impact on human and ecosystem health. Discussion Questions:…
Browse through these HGTV.com photos of Spanish-style and Spanish-inspired home interiors to get inspiration for your home.
24H Architecture designed the new Marecollege Waldorf School in The Netherlands using plenty of unique shapes and natural materials
Using natural materials, the Cal-Earth Institute is helping people build homes that can withstand fires, earthquakes, and hurricanes.
On a natural location in Sweden, close to the sea, stands a beautiful architectural home with open spaces and large windows. The 127 square meter home is
Architect Min Hall looks at how we can increase awareness and uptake of the many forms of natural building in New Zealand.
A collection of homes from adobe in the USA to turf in Norway and cob in Romania to dry stone in Canada.
Make A Birds Nest STEAM Challenge. Can you build a nest using natural materials just like real birds do? No glue or tape allowed!
24H Architecture designed the new Marecollege Waldorf School in The Netherlands using plenty of unique shapes and natural materials
Cob is a natural building material made using mud, straw and lime that has been in use for millennia. Fireproof, earthquake-resistant and very inexpensive to build with, cob can be used to make stunningly creative homes, sheds, benches and wood-fired bread ovens. These 18 examples of cob creations illustrate the material’s beauty and versatility. Three […]
Vo Trong Nghia Architects have released new photos showing the gorgeous completed structures of the Diamond Island project.
On a natural location in Sweden, close to the sea, stands a beautiful architectural home with open spaces and large windows. The 127 square meter home is
Thorncrown Chapel 35th Anniversary | Randall Connaughton Thorncrown Chapel, remotely located in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas, USA, was designed by E. Fay Jones, a protégé of the pioneering...
With an elegant design and exceptional functionality, the Elysian Commercial Pull-Out Kitchen Mixer is a striking centrepiece for the modern kitchen. Encouraging kitchen confidence, Elysian combines proven ceramic cartridge technology with precise temperature and pressure control, together with a convenient pull-out handle for easy water usage. Features: – ABI HeatShield PVD Electro Colouring System provides a more corrosion-resistant finish while remaining environmentally friendly.– 304 stainless steel construction offers durability for indoor and commercial use.– Pull-out nozzle for superior washing convenience. – Easy-to-use swivel spout for enhanced functionality. – Precise temperature and pressure control for superb functionality. Dimensions: – Reach: 180mm– Height: 388mm
Using natural materials, the Cal-Earth Institute is helping people build homes that can withstand fires, earthquakes, and hurricanes.
In this article we go through the list of building materials used during the medieval times from the lowly cottage to the grand cathedrals of the time
Inspired by the Japanese tea ceremony, A1 Architects designed a gorgeous Tea House in the Garden, round minimal space to gather with friends located in Prague.
The Cob Cottage is one of the most famous (and beautiful!) cob buildings in the world. It's located on Mayne Island in British Columbia, Canada and it is the 4th most wish-listed property on Airbnb! Don't miss other awesome
The ex-art teacher built the house from scratch using only natural or recycled materials… and not a single power tool
Sarà una Verde Fragrantica Annata. Verde come Greenery, colore dell’anno 2017, scelto da Pantone. Nè diversamente poteva essere, per un anno che porta intrinseco in sè, il numero 1. Si è…
Professor Tom Woolley from Rachel Bevan Architects explains what hempcrete is, how it is mixed and applied, and what the pros and cons of using it are. Interview with Tom Woolley Tom became interested in environmental issues in the 1980's after doing a lot of work with community groups. In the 90's he worked on producing the “Green […]
Imagine spending four billion years in school. That is a lot of education, and it forms the baseline for everything around us as we know it. For billions of years, nature has been adapting and evolving to changing temperatures, sea levels, climates, canopies and weather patterns, constantly learning and adjusting to survive. Building has evolved for a few thousand years, starting with rocks, peaking with glass-clad high rises across the globe, and now settling back into an attempted harmony with nature. We are optimistic about the trend of bringing nature into the space through Biophilic Design, and we are eager to see more widespread adoption of Biomimicry on its heels.
A natural and eco-friendly gift guide for adults- they are made from natural materials, are non-toxic, promote health and wellness, and/or are reusable.
Completed in 2016 in Vicenza, Italy. Images by Alberto Sinigaglia. The project reveals an idea of architecture based on archetypes as a trend-proof horizon. The archetype for home is shelter. You can make a shelter...
Hemp is energy-efficient, non-toxic, and resistant to mold, insects, and fire.
Premio Príncipe de Asturias de las Artes 2012 Rafael Moneo Vallés es uno de los representantes más notables de la arquitectura española contemporánea. Nació en Tudela, Navarra, en 1937. Cursó sus estudios en la Escuela Técnica Super...
24H Architecture designed the new Marecollege Waldorf School in The Netherlands using plenty of unique shapes and natural materials
Yurts are traditional, round, domed shelters originating in Central Asia and used by nomadic groups. Yurts have been used for over 3,000 years, evolving to
When most folks decide to build a home, they get some timbers and construct a wood frame. There are actually a number of other approaches you can take however involving different materials and techniques. One fascinating method is to work with “cob.”
Make A Birds Nest STEAM Challenge. Can you build a nest using natural materials just like real birds do? No glue or tape allowed!
