Engineering professor Mark Aschheim launched students in key research that underpins new cob building code. Engineering professor launched students in key research that underpins new cob building code ...

For some, a traditional home doesn't cut it. And for others, a traditional building process doesn't cut it either. Whether it's to reduce energy use, create a more environmentally friendly space or ...

In the sustainable home building industry, many prospective homeowners want to make environmentally friendly choices, but struggle to make sense of a building industry that labels every house framing ...

Editor's note: Pictures 4-8 courtesy of naturalhomes.org. Forget about the usual building materials such as concrete, vinyl siding or pink foam insulation when it comes to Paulina Wojciechowska's home ...

Making homes out of clay, sand and straw — a material called “cob” — might raise eyebrows in earthquake country, but Bay Area devotees are hoping to gain acceptance for what they say is an inexpensive ...

If in general you’re looking for some good, natural building workshops to learn about a variety of techniques, designs and options, check out the workshops provided by EcoNest in Ashland, Oregon and ...

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Making homes out of clay, sand and straw — a material called “cob” — might raise eyebrows in earthquake country, but Bay Area devotees are hoping to gain acceptance for what they say is an inexpensive ...