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“One half of the world’s population, approximately 3 billion people on 6 continents lives or works in buildings constructed of earth…The Musgum, an ethnic group in far north province in Cameroon, create their tall conical dwellings from compressed sun-dried mud. Called Cases Obos, the profile of the structure is that of a catenary arch— the ideal mathematical form to bear a maximum weight with minimal material.…” (via Lloyd’s Blog: Buildings Constructed of Earth)
Booze it Up! 13 Rad Recycled Bottle Crafts & Projects
Got skills that go beyond vases and bird feeders? You could make an entire house out of glass bottles. The collection of glass buildings at Prince Edward Island – including a chapel, a tavern, a gift shop and a six-gabled home – are just a few examples of how surprisingly beautiful this sort of eco-friendly construction can be. The bottles are used much like bricks, with mortar in between.
13 More Modern, Mobile & Modular Tiny House Designs
A Chinese student lives in a tiny egg-shaped house made of a bamboo frame and inspired by the grass-covered domes of Norway. Parked right across the street from where owner/builder Daihai Fei works, the Egg House was topped with a layer of stitched bags filled with sawdust and grass seeds, from which the green roof sprouts. This layer provides both protection from the rain and insulation. Inside, Fei has a bed, a small sink, a lamp powered by a solar panel and a bookcase.
30 Eco-Chic Houses Made of 10 Types of Recycled Materials
Building with tires is good for the environment - but I'm not sure about the homeowners. As the tires slowly break down they're releasing chemicals into the home. If you build with tires be sure to seal them completely for at least a partial barrier of protection.
The Glass-Walled Cabin That Romance Built
a home full of windows: They never imagined that a napkin sketch from one of their first dates would one day become a reality. "It was really just a silly drawing on a scrap of paper, We romanticized over the idea of building something with a whole wall of windows, mostly thinking about watching a sunset or stargazing from the inside of the house."
