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Understanding Earth: The beginnings of a Natural Builder

by Peter McIntosh | Apr 20, 2014 | Adobe, Clay, Cob, Compressed Earth Brick (CEB), Earth theory, Mud brick, Natural building methods, Peter McIntosh, Rammed Earth, Sand

By Peter McIntosh One of the challenges of working with earth is that no two sites are the same. The recipes one learns on one site may not work on another, because the earths’ found there are composed differently. Most earth building relies on a mix of sand and clay,...

Using Indigenous Earthen Architectural Knowledge

by Peter McIntosh | Mar 23, 2014 | Heritage, Indigenous Architectural Knowledge, Indigenous Building Systems, Lesley Freedman

By Lesley Freedman In South Africa’s rural areas, indigenous earthen architecture can be seen everywhere. Indigenous Building Systems form the core of most of South Africans’ architectural knowledge, passed down through generations, solving the challenges of...

Using natural materials: A comparison

by Peter McIntosh | Mar 9, 2014 | Adobe, Cob, Malcolm Worby, Mud brick, Rammed Earth, Sandbag, Strawbale

by Malcolm Worby Using natural materials for construction of dwellings and community buildings, is the oldest method of building since humans moved away from caves. In fact, more people in the world live in houses built of natural materials, than any other type of...
Building with Light Earth: A versatile natural building material

Building with Light Earth: A versatile natural building material

by Peter McIntosh | Feb 19, 2014 | Light Earth, Natural Building Materials & Tecnhiques

Light Earth is a sustainable and adaptable natural building material that blends clay and straw to create lightweight, insulating blocks for walls, ceilings, and more. Learn how this technique offers a durable and eco-friendly alternative in natural construction.

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