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No. 72, Spring 2022

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The Magnificently Muddy Micromanual: An Introduction to Adobe AdobeEco-TechnicsNo. 72, Spring 2022Technical

The Magnificently Muddy Micromanual: An Introduction to Adobe

We think visual manuals like this are a great way to demystify construction techniques. We know that reading about something is often best complemented by being shown and maybe doing it yourself.This is part 2/5 of the Muddy Micromanuals, which is an Aman Setu production. This micromanual and more are…
Sourabh Phadke
July 28, 2022
The Chatroom CommunityNo. 72, Spring 2022

The Chatroom

Do you have a response to something printed here, or do you have a thought you want to share? Send your responses, questions, rants, jokes, or whatever to: editors@thelaststraw.orgConcrete Contrarian wrote: If a concrete building lasts a very long time, couldn’t that offset the extra carbon emissions?   Urgent Earnest…
July 28, 2022
City In The Forest No. 72, Spring 2022

City In The Forest

“City in the Forest” inspired the cover of this issue, and in turn, was was directly inspired by earthbag architecture and the Honey House, featured in TLS Issue 55. Living as a part of the “city in a forest”, I wanted to illustrate lush and biodiverse tree dwellings of all…
The Last Straw
May 17, 2022