Kyle Holzhueter makes a solid defense for using straw as an insulation material in the moist climate of Japan
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Category Archives: Japan
Emily Reynolds shares her program, Japanese Earthen Plaster Exchange, with us and her upcoming plans
Kyle Holzheuter steps outside of providing us with an article on building techniques and shares a novel use of clay.
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…
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.
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.
