Earth roof

Creating affordable housing solutions in Africa is a key challenge for many countries, and particularly homes that are eco-friendly. But Joelle Eyeson, co-founder of Hive Earth, is bringing a new and innovative solution to Ghana, and one that is replicable across the continent.

There are many ways architects can choose to "green" their projects—using sustainable building materials, harnessing renewable energy sources, managing

located in a slovenian flatland among a forest, the rammed earth house is topped by a green roof integrating into the surrounding scenery.

It’s not often that a project requires you to bulk up on your haggling skills. Then again, it’s not often that a pr...

How to Build Dirt Cheap Houses: Ever wonder how to build a simple home for very little money, without going into debt? The key is to use low-cost, locally available natural materials such earth, small diameter wood and straw to keep expenses to a minimum. The real fun is incorpora…

A new house has emerged from the fertile land outside Barrydale, yet it appears to have always rested under the protection of the surrounding mountains.

This home uses one of the world's biggest waste problems as it's basic building material. Can you guess what that is? The result is an incredibly strong,

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