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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…
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A review of the Straw-Cell wall system by Chris Magwood brings us up to speed with its benefits
Darcy Donovan updates us on her progress of building bale structures in Pakistan through PAKSAB
Jame Henderson of Henderson Clayworks shares his knowledge of bale wall plaster systems and how to differentiate the most important aspects of each
Chris Magwood reviews a new product, which is a tape material used at joints between two materials for plaster reinforcing
In the second article of her series, Liz Johndrow teaches us about Adobe Mejorado, or adobe made better
In the first of a two part series article, Jacob Deva Racusin explains the differences in monitors for your walls. This is “must know” information for every builder and owner.
Kyle Holzhueter once again dazzles us with his detailed explanation of another water resistant natural finish using lime
The Buildwell Library is now officially launched as a repository of technical information related to natural building.
The 2014 Ausbale Strawbale Conference was held in Adelaide, Australia in September. See what you missed…
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The 2014 Ausbale Strawbale Conference was held in Adelaide, Australia in September. See what you missed…
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