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two men are standing on the roof of a building that is being built with wood planks

Creating affordable housing solutions in Africa is a key challenge for many countries, and particularly homes that are eco-friendly. But Joelle Eyeson, co-founder of Hive Earth, is bringing a new and innovative solution to Ghana, and one that is replicable across the continent.

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a set of different types of wooden buildings

Natural Building Techniques for Homesteaders In a world where conventional construction relies heavily on costly materials and unsustainable practices, natural building techniques surge as not only cost-efficient but also environmentally responsible alternatives. For the self-reliant homesteader, mastering these methods isn't just about building shelter; it’s about ensuring survival when modern resources may no longer be

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two men are building a mud house with ladders on the side and trees in the background

A couple of weeks ago, Mike and I ran a workshop here in my backyard in Durham. It was a great success! We hadn't run one since 2009, and weren't sure how the urban setting was going to work out, in regards to fostering the right atmosphere for a cob workshop (comfortable, peaceful, inspiring, beautiful, etc...). We had 3 people camping in the backyard, which made for a very real and enjoyable sense of community through the mornings and into the evenings. The rest of the students commuted…

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the interior of a house being built with bricks and straw on the floor next to it

Show Season Ecobuild 2017 With a busier-than-ever year ahead of us, UK Hempcrete is currently in the thick of the show season. If you missed us at ASBP ‘Healthy Buildings’ conference, and Build It Live North West, catch us at Ecobuild (7-9 March). We’ll be casting hempcrete into a timber frame and showing our pre-cast

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the construction material pyramid is shown in this diagram, with different types of materials on it

Image 1 of 5 from gallery of What Is the Environmental Impact of Each Building Material?. Photograph by Centre for Industrialised Architecture (CINARK) from Royal Danish Academy

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a large wooden structure sitting in the middle of a forest filled with lots of trees

Explore how biocentric architecture is transforming the way we design. Discover biodiverse and sustainable projects like the 🌳 Fab Tree Hab and 🐝 Pollinator Lounge that integrate natural ecosystems into urban environments, helping architects hit critical climate targets.

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