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The EcoNest is a type of building and a movement that is building momentum across the natural building world. We review the latest book by Robert and Paula Baker LaPorte.
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We get a code update from Martin Hammer, the main and contributing author of the two most recently adopted U.S. strawbale building codes
This article first appeared in The Owner Builder 196 August/September 2016. www.theownerbuilder.com.au By Hannah Moloney As we live on a steep slope we’ve had to build a lot of retaining walls in…
James Henderson is back talking about that wonderful material we all like to use as much as we can.
Our sponsor, Permatint, shares with us why using their products has benefits over manmade products.
This article first appeared in The Owner Builder 192 December 2015/ January 2016. www.theownerbuilder.com.au By Maggi McKerron Ten years ago I fell in love with a mountain. Mt Chiang Dao…
This article first appeared in The Owner Builder 196 August/September 2016. www.theownerbuilder.com.au By Brian Hodge As we embark on our 20th owner-built home, I reflect back over the progress since purchasing property…
Architect LIN, Ya-Yin talks about her journey into natural building and it’s impact on her life and practice.
The folks at Eco-Logis have shared a blog entry about The Bay eco-village in Quebec. Part of the article discusses their unique straw bale wall-building technique.
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Read reviews of the first three books in the Sustainable Essential Building Series by New Society Publishers – Hempcrete Construction, Building Science and Prefab Straw Bale Construction.
Kyle Holzhueter makes a solid defense for using straw as an insulation material in the moist climate of Japan
We get a code update from Martin Hammer, the main and contributing author of the two most recently adopted U.S. strawbale building codes
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