The Natural Building Collective Blog
Guest post: Hybrid alternative and natural building blocks at the Delft ECD (Early Childhood Development Centre)
Q&A with Paul Marais, award-winning architect specializing in rammed earth
Otto cottage treads very lightly on a pristine site and it restores our ancient connection to nature in its reconciliation with the site, from which the house is made. It recycles its energy and water and waste, creating a space for regenerative conscious living.
Q&A with Jill Hogan, a pioneer of natural building in South Africa
Guest post: Rammed earth on the rise
Transition Ethics: The Art of Compromise
From the ground up Approaches to building a foundation for your natural building
Passive Solar Design Strategies with Thermal Mass and Natural Insulation
The dynamic qualities of African Vernacular Architecture
The first thing that must be understood about African vernacular architecture is the great diversity that exists with both materials and techniques. People build according to climate but more importantly, with what materials are available locally.