Making small spaces work
My last article was on why small houses make sense. Here are a few tips to help you make the most out of a small house. 1) Make sure your...
Small spaces make sense
I am an advocate of small houses. How small? In Temperate climates I believe 200 square feet per person is plenty; in places with severe...
Building with sand, straw and clay
Sand, straw, and clay are the ingredients of cob. But put together in different proportions and different levels of fineness, these...
Cob, the great moderator
Of all the different natural building techniques and methods, cob seems to be the most magical one. It is among the cheapest of materials...
Natural renovations
As natural building grows as a movement, we hope that eventually we can change the paradigm of building homes: From expensive, toxic,...
Composting toilets, a new way to go!
“Grandpa, what is a flush toilet?” “Oh, boy, it’s been so long. Come sit on my lap and I’ll see if I can explain it. During a short...
Natural Building: A new course of Action
Magical homes and cottages are popping up all over the country. Magical? Yes, very much so. When first time visitors enter one of these...