Kyle Holzhueter makes a solid defense for using straw as an insulation material in the moist climate of Japan
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Emily Reynolds shares her program, Japanese Earthen Plaster Exchange, with us and her upcoming plans
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…
Architect LIN, Ya-Yin talks about her journey into natural building and it’s impact on her life and practice.
Kyle Holzheuter steps outside of providing us with an article on building techniques and shares a novel use of clay.
We get a glimpse into the natural building world of Bali through Jeni Kardinal who has brought the building technique to the island.
The upcoming European Strawbale Gathering is indicative of the activity on that continet, and Germany is no exception
By Kyle Holzhueter Traditional Japanese earthen floors are called Tataki. The pronunciation is similar to the Japanese verb to pound, tataku, as these floors are pounded similar to traditional earthen…
Darcy Donovan updates us on her progress of building bale structures in Pakistan through PAKSAB
Kyle Holzhueter once again dazzles us with his detailed explanation of another water resistant natural finish using lime
In this issue:
- BuildWell Library Launch
- Building Monitoring for Straw Bale Walls
- Adobe Floors – Part 2
- Polished Tosa Shikkui
- Choosing a Plaster System
- Tape vs. Mesh
- Book Reviews
- …and more.
Kyle Holzhueter brings us the most detailed explanation we have ever had of a plastering technique. This one is of a fine Japanese finish.
Liz Johndrow introduces us to her activism through natural building in Nicaragua. This is the beginning of more articles about her work in Central America.
Continuing his series on natural building in Asia, Kyle Holzheuter explores specific and appropriate examples in this latest article.
Kyle Holzheuter takes on a tour of straw bale construction in Japan. This is the second in a multi-part series about natural building in Asia.
