Natural building materials

Hempcrete, a material made from the versatile hemp plant, presents a new approach to building sustainable constructions.

Straw Bale house

Concrete, that ubiquitous gray building material, is one of the world's most consistent sources of CO2 emissions. We've got 11 alternatives to consider.

Dive into 'What Components Are Adobe Bricks Made Of?' in our enlightening discussion. While our ancestors used clay and straw to form adobe bricks, modern versions consist of a blend of clay, sand, straw, and emulsified asphalt. Each ingredient plays a pivotal role in ensuring the lifespan and functionality of this time-tested building material. Join us for a deep dive into the heart of adobe brick composition.

Unfired earth building materials — rammed earth, adobe, compressed earth block — are a plentiful, structurally robust, and natural alternative to mainstream construction systems. Up to now, they have been more associated with the desert west, where adobe has been used for centuries, than with Central or East Texas. That could change.

Imagine building your dream home with a material that's not only eco-friendly but also provides superior insulation, longevity, and comfort. Enter hempcrete, an amazing building material that’s making waves in sustainable construction. If you've never heard of hempcrete, you're in for a treat! This guide will introduce you to the benefits of using hempcrete for your new home or renovation/addition and why it’s worth considering.

Using natural materials, the Cal-Earth Institute is helping people build homes that can withstand fires, earthquakes, and hurricanes.

"Hempcrete is the eco-friendly building material of the future". If you’ve been following for a while, you’ve probably heard or read something of the likes.

Follow these step-by-step instructions to build an earth-sheltered greenhouse that uses passive solar gain.

the design of the BASA tourism center by compartment S4 responds to the cold temperate climate of the himalayan mountains, and the remoteness of the site.