Natural building materials

Nine homes using different natural materials for their roof demonstrating their versatility and longevity.

Choosing natural non-toxic insulation materials like hemp, cellulose (including Grass), wood fiber, straw & cotton lower the carbon footprint & health of homes.

Are you renovating your home and want to make it as eco-sustainable as possible? In this article you will learn more about the 8 best natural building materials and their main advantages for your home as well as for the planet.

Cob construction, a traditional building technique using a mixture of clay, sand, and straw is enjoying a renaissance. It is touted as a sustainable, natural, and beautiful way to build, but is it right for everyone? In this article, we will explore the pros and cons of cob construction. #cobhouse #cobhome #earthenhome #naturalhomes #sustainable #sustainablehomes #offgrid #offgridhomes #cobbuilding

Building a home can be a very intensive process, from the planning to the materials purchasing to the actual construction. And some innovative people have made the process very unique and earth-conscious. From buildings made out of plastic bottles, to housed inside shipping containers, to using old airplane wings, some homes around the country and world are completely recycled and eco-friendly. Probably my favorite recycled home is Malibu, California's Wing House. Photo: ABC7, Los Angeles…

The range of different natural building techniques out there are many. But when to use which technique? Here's a starting guide for choosing what to build your walls from.

Forest wind eco cabin. Natural energy experience accommodation. Iwate Prefecture, Kuzumaki. 2009 / House of the Future, Kanagawa Prefecture, Miura, 2010: Community built by over 200 people. ‘…

the design of the BASA tourism center by compartment S4 responds to the cold temperate climate of the himalayan mountains, and the remoteness of the site.

How to build a wattle and daub house.