Merging nature, architecture, and ecology, Casa Organica, by Javier Senosiain, is intimately tucked away in its own microclimate.
A sincere dream. Since stumbling on the concept of an earth ship in late 2012, I have wanted to help create an autonomous vista from the ground up – earlier this year I had that opportunity.
18 Amazing and creative plans to build your own earthbag house that is inexpensive, environmentally friendly, and catastrophe proof.
These resilient, rammed-earth homes show the soil’s true stripes.
Mario Cucinella Architects and WASP have tamed up to conceive the first 3D printed house made from local earth.
One of Ontario’s first insulated rammed earth home is a testament to the method’s attributes.
More cob house building information at: www.theyearofmud.com Photo by Stephen Shapiro.
If Terreform and Earth Ship were siblings I imagine Terreform would be the dreamy artistic child with sketches hung haphazardly all over the bedroom walls depicting wildly futuristic concepts. The floor would be littered with crumpled pieces of paper from old ideas and half built toothpick models. Meanwhile the muddy...
The rammed-earth wall has beneficial thermal properties. As a passive insulating layer, it absorbs heat in the day and releases it at night. Jobe Corral worked with energy consultant firm Positive Energy to ensure the HVAC system would work in conjunction with the earth’s specific properties.
This beautiful earth bag home contains 450 ft² of space and was built for less than $5000. Recycled or salvaged materials were used wherever it was possible (i.e. the door and flooring). The rounded shape provides great stability for the entire structure, and two rows of concrete bags reinforced with barbed wire provide a solid grounding. Here's a step by step of the build... Starting on a rubble trench foundation. Railroad ballast was used for the rubble... Covering over our sediment fabric with pea gravel... Two rows of stem wall using 80 lb sacks of concrete. 2 strands of barbed wire go between every row. The
A sincere dream. Since stumbling on the concept of an earth ship in late 2012, I have wanted to help create an autonomous vista from the ground up – earlier this year I had that opportunity.
Water is at the center of this proposal for a secondary school built with and in response to the earth around it. Harnessing the energy and utility of natural earth elements, the design employs various strategies to create a continuous, closed loop of sustainable systems.
Mario Cucinella Architects and WASP have tamed up to conceive the first 3D printed house made from local earth.
Image 6 of 7 from gallery of How Rammed Earth Walls are Built. Photograph by Nic Lehoux Photography
Rammed earth house with an open-plan living space, private home office, large entryway, and spacious bedrooms with terraces and Jack and Jill bathrooms.
One of Ontario’s first insulated rammed earth home is a testament to the method’s attributes.
Building an Earthship is a simple yet labor-intensive process. It's perfect if you want to build your own home on a limited budget. We did it and can tell you it's worth it! Here are tips and photos from our building process.
Star Wars films (pre-Disney) were a big part of my childhood growing up. My brother and I would watch them again and again, and then when we had friends over, we'd make them watch the films again too. When it came to writing college applications, my brother actually wrote his essay on Luke Skywalker
Imagine yourself in an old-style thatched house, where timeless simplicity meets rustic elegance. A thatched roof gives a sense of nostalgia and originality to the house and inspires a sense of tradition and craftsmanship. Its natural texture and warm colors create captivating visual appeal, while also offering excellent insulation and durability.
Earth sheltered homes are not just for hobbits. An expert explains why they're are more affordable, sustainable and durable than more traditional housing.
