The Mohicans, have a unique collection of treehouses and cabins nestled in the quiet woods of Ohio’s Amish country 70 miles northeast of Columbus, Ohio. Kevin and Laura Mooney conceived of this novel resort concept after viewing the Discovery Channel’s … Continue reading →
According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), there is a global affordable housing crisis. We need creative solutions if we are to get anywhere near meeting the growing demand. Now, Affordable Human Needs, an international company is advocating Earthbag technology … Continue reading →
The Paddy Field Bookstore, located among paddy fields in the Xiadi village in China, is made from the remains of an abandoned house. Xiadi , which is over 800 years old, is in China’s Fujian province, which is close to … Continue reading →
The most relevant reinterpretations of ancient construction today are those that do so in the interest of sustainability, renouncing high-energy modern construction methods in favor of older, more natural techniques. The ancient Egyptian Nubian vault is making a resurgence in … Continue reading →
I have recently noticed several articles claiming that a much greater use of wood for constructing urban buildings, rather than more industrial products, such as steel and concrete, would make a major impact on sequestering carbon, and thus help mitigate … Continue reading →