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 at The Warrior Rising, we will teach or help you design and build natural homes and structures. And whether you are seeking a beautiful, rock-solid home design or you want to go as far as you can to a… Read More »Our Search for Genius in Home Design #1 – Why We Love Rammed Earth Masonry
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
So, you are off or partially off the grid and are trying to figure out how to keep your toes warm this winter. There are any number of old-world solutions. Today we will feature one really amazing system! The modern… Read More »To Burn or Not to Burn?
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
Today let’s move inside your castle and look at sleeping options for a batch of bear cubs or overflow crash space for visiting bears. Whether you love them or hate them, bunk beds can stack up the extra’s or nest… Read More »Stack ‘Em Up – Bunk Bed Style
Moving back out to your castle yard, the garden retreat is a place where the whole family can relax. As a natural builder I love the natural materials; as a son of pioneers I love to incorporate recycled pieces into… Read More »The Outdoor Temple