Drawing from my 20+ years of professional experience and responding to repeated accounts of lime plaster failures over earthen substrates, I present what I have found is essential for success.

This exploration aims to demystify breathability, emphasizing its practical implications and its paramount importance in natural construction.

Building a cob pizza oven from scratch is a rewarding project that combines the art of natural building with the joy of sharing meals. You can construct a budget-friendly oven with simple materials.

Earthen floors have a solid and gorgeous appeal. They are a great DIY project that offers a sustainable, healthy, non-toxic and cost-effective alternative to other types of flooring.

Learn how to make and apply Tadelakt plaster to create waterproof surfaces that infuse a luxurious aesthetic into your bathroom or home, and come with some solid advantages.

Modern Rammed Earth or Adobe Brick? See how they compare to choose the technique that best suits the location, building logistics and resources of your building project.

Low-density adobe is building innovation driven by NZ Earth Building Association. It is used in load-bearing walls is seismic zones, and has great thermal performance in temperate climates.

When upgrading your home, it's like opening a treasure chest of possibilities, and among the most precious gems are natural materials—those that bring the essence of the earth into our living spaces.

Explore design options for tiny earthen homes and compact living spaces (often as small as 10-30m2 to avoid having to gain a building consent) constructed from natural materials.

The saying “warm in winter, cool in summer” only really works for buildings who are optimized for solar gain and make strategic use of thermal mass and insulation.

Natural building projects are an exciting adventure but it can be easy to stumble. Here are common pitfalls we have seen, to help you navigate things without having to learn the hard way.

When it comes to your home, comfort and air quality are a top priority. Achieving the sweet spot between air tightness and breathability is essential for a healthy, energy-efficient living space.

Milk paint, or Casein Paint, is a versatile, breathable, durable, easy-to-use, non-toxic, and inexpensive painting medium that is great to use on timber as well as natural plaster surfaces.

Earthen plaster offers an opportunity to transform any room into something truly special, bringing the beauty of your local soils into your home. Here we cover how to apply them to plasterboard.

Whether you're a homeowner, a renter, or a building professional, understanding the key principles of non-toxic eco retrofitting can help you create healthy living spaces.

When giving buildings a new lease on life, there's a secret ingredient that's often overlooked: locally sourced materials. This adds character to a retrofitting project and bring a host of benefits.

Embarking on the journey of natural building is like rekindling a friendship with the Earth. It's a hands-on, feet-on-the-ground adventure that reconnects us with our precious planet.

Earthen plasters offer exceptional indoor air quality benefits. They naturally regulate humidity and temperature. Earthen plasters are durable and have a unique aesthetic appeal.

Are you are thinking of building with earth but wonder where to start? Where to find the materials? How to know if these materials are suitable for the earth building application of choice?