Nooks are a popular feature for any home, but they really fit in Natural Built Homes. I like to incorporate them where I can. Whatever your style of build, this feature adds that awesome space to sit at enjoy your… Read More »Nooks Just Feel Naturally Good
Here’s my top 5 Bathroom design features: No elevation change walk in showers (and no shower doors or glass) Separate water closet (Composting Toilet) Opening windows (Especially at just above tub height) Waterproof floor with a drain Wide Doorway (This… Read More »Top 5 Ways to Blow The Doors Off Your Bathroom
Today I am happy to share another awesome feature you may want to incorporate in your home design, The Juliet Balcony is a very narrow balcony or railing which sits just outside a window, a door or a French door,… Read More »Old World Design Thinking
Four back to back courses in Course – Vernon, BC Canada 2022 Our client and student opted for a rammed earth gazebo with a timber frame roof to sit back and enjoy the beautiful lake views from high up on… Read More »Silver Star Gazebo
Occam’s Razor states that – The simplest solution is most often the correct one. Sustainable design can not be considered solely in terms of individual systems, such as the electrical system, food production system or cooling system. Although that method… Read More »Natural Design: Why Low-Tech Rules
Every castle needs a good floor. Natural, warm, comfortable and beautiful. We always advise against basements for too many reasons to list in a short missive. You need something that will hold up to daily life of a family of… Read More »You Will Be Floored!
I enjoy the beauty of a crafted front entryway. Doors say a lot about the home. What shape will it be? Even a simple rectangular door has a lot of options for you to consider. When you get to building… Read More »Welcome to Your Castle/Temple
The ancient art of Tadelakt Plaster is the simple process to create waterproof plasters. “It is made from lime plaster, which is rammed, polished, and treated with soap to make it waterproof and water-repellant.” Like all ancient natural building methods,… Read More »Waterproof Plaster? And It’s Stunning
I like my Garden Sheds funky and functional. The repurposed materials in these examples speak to the creativity and resourcefulness of the builders.The greatest reason in my mind for the shed is to have a spot to rest and a… Read More »Garden Sheds: Zen to Zen-sational
Paul and his family decided to do it themselves after taking our Rammed Earth Course; and what an amazing journey it has been for them. They started building the walls of their home in 2014 and are just finishing up… Read More »Student Project: Dazzling DIY is a Family Legacy