Hempcrete is made by mixing natural hemp plant fibers with a lime ... making it a much more convenient crop to grow for building material. Walls made of hempcrete have an attractive texture ...

Learn about EGGER's circular economy practices, maximizing wood use and minimizing carbon footprints in construction ...

Smart ventilation, Passivhaus principles, and the use of natural materials can be equally beneficial to consider. Finally, architecture's afterlife can also substantially add to a project's claim to ...

A research group from Chalmers and the MAX IV Laboratory has developed a new method that provides insights into how natural ...

“Clients are looking for architecture that feels authentic ... or whether they use industrial or natural materials, midcentury-modern styles of houses focus on doing away with unnecessary ...

Natural building using less flammable materials gain interest post-wildfires Officials open to alternative building materials like adobe Challenges include financing and insurance for new ...

Its USP? Proposing careful thought in architecture’s material selection and construction methods, and an emphasis on low intensity, locally sourced, natural options, drawing on each project’s context.

She wants to change the idea of a beautiful home from one made of exotic woods and materials to one that is affordable and made from earth. She also sees natural building techniques as working for ...