Regarding sustainable and eco-friendly building systems, cob and adobe homes are two ancient earthen building techniques that are regaining popularity. Both are made from natural materials, have a unique aesthetic …
If you’ve spent much time researching alternative and off grid housing, you’ve likely come across cob homes. These whimsical structures might look like something out of a fantasy novel, but …
Located on the island of Sandhornøya in Norway, Nature House is a 3-story cob house built within a glass geodesic dome. It is home to Ingrid and Benjamin Hjertefølger and …
Based in a remote village in Quebec, Canada, Marie and Francis live off grid in this beautifully renovated earthship. They grow their own food, collect rainwater, utilize solar energy, and …
Imagine for a moment a gorgeous tiny cabin, situated beneath a mound of earth and blanketed in green grasses and flowers. Wood-framed windows gaze out to picturesque woods where seasons …
This beautiful little home in Australia, called Skyfarm, was built with hempcrete – a hemp-based bio-composite material. In their search for nontoxic components to use in the construction of their …
Earthbag house construction is an amazingly sustainable building method and has been a popular topic for years in the off grid community. For those new to this concept, an earthbag …
Want to live in a hobbit house? Now you can. Fans of the fantasy series “The Hobbit” and “Lord of the Rings” have often imagined living in a Hobbit Hole. …
Earthbag construction can be a wonderful way to build a small (or large) home. Earthbag houses are typically simple to design and build, especially when building a dome-shaped home. These …
If you’re looking for a really unique idea for a kids’ playhouse, check out this adorable cob house by Adam (ghettocottage) on Instructables. Built in California where summers are scorching …