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natural building Archives - The Last Straw Journal
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.
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.
For too long the insurance industry has held the owners of straw bale buildings captive while they sway back and forth with the prevailing winds when it comes to insuring our buildings. We begin to address this issue in the first of a series of articles on this topic.
The second part of this article asks the questions you need to know when designing a monitoring system.
April Magill shares her journey into natural building and what she is currently working on.
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…
A review of the Straw-Cell wall system by Chris Magwood brings us up to speed with its benefits
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.
The Buildwell Library is now officially launched as a repository of technical information related to natural building.
Andrew Morrison shares his wisdom about workshops and why they are such a success for him and the participants
Chris Magwood brings us an enlightened view on a simple, abundant material with all of the right qualities
We asked how you prefer to orient the bales within the walls on your projects. The results give us some perspective on more than just bale orientation.
We review the first comprehensive how-to guide covering the topic of earthen floors. Find out why you should have it in your natural building library.
Jules Ferry Residence is an eight-story sustainable urban dwelling complex in the heart of France incorporating prefabricated bale panels in an efficient and unique way
Continuing his series on natural building in Asia, Kyle Holzheuter explores specific and appropriate examples in this latest article.
Alex Sparrow begins a two-part series on hemp lime, or hempcrete. Hemp lime is relatively new but is fast becoming part of the natural building lexicon.
