by Peter McIntosh | Mar 15, 2026 | Sustainable building, Tyre building
The Natural Building Collective has achieved a world-first certified 120-minute fire resistance rating for a plastered rammed-earth tyre wall to European EN standards, opening a formal compliance pathway for tyre construction globally.
by Peter McIntosh | Feb 26, 2025 | Light Earth, Natural Building Materials & Tecnhiques
Experience Vineyard Cottage at Goodluck Homestead, an off-grid eco retreat built with regenerative techniques and farm-sourced materials, offering a unique connection to nature.
by Franz Muhl | Apr 5, 2015 | Franz Muhl, Natural building, Owner-builder journey
Five years ago, Peter McIntosh gave me +- 900 sun-baked mud bricks, for an extension to my house. With little start up money, a trickle of income, some plans on google sketch up, a pickaxe and, most importantly, plenty of time, I finally started the process a year ago…