A home built from packed-earth tires, aluminum cans, and glass bottles holding steady near 68°F, no furnace, no AC, isn't a novelty. It's a working demonstration of thermal mass, passive solar orientation, and closed-loop water
Gypcrete—short for gypsum concrete—is a self-leveling floor underlayment commonly used in apartments, condos, and commercial buildings. It shows up frequently in radiant-heated floors, sound-rated assemblies, and fast-paced construction schedules. In eco-building and off-grid design
What clients with chemical sensitivities, fire concerns, and long-term health in mind deserve to know. In conversations about healthy buildings, insulation is one of the most misunderstood—and emotionally charged—topics. Clients often ask a deceptively
Pangea Biotecture is an integrated design–build and development platform focused on delivering housing and community infrastructure that is affordable, resilient, and regenerative by design. Pangea addresses the upfront cost of construction and the long-term operational
Long before today’s affordable housing crisis, the federal government took direct, large-scale action to house working Americans, and the results were striking. During World War I, the U.S. faced an urgent housing shortage as
Affordability, Regenerative Housing, and the Biotecture Academy Good afternoon, everyone. It is an honor to be here with colleagues who shape the future of our communities—planners, designers, policymakers, and advocates committed to the art
Across New Mexico, rural communities are grappling with aging housing stock, vacant and blighted properties, and a lack of affordable, healthy homes. This panel explores bold, cross-sector strategies to turn those
KSFR | By Dennis Carroll Published September 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM MDT 00:00:00 [Speaker 1] When it comes to building affordable houses and towers, Jonah Reynolds will tell you that there are
A Complete Guide to Building Beyond Sustainability Introduction: Why Regeneration Matters Now We are no longer in an era where doing “less harm” is good enough. The environmental and social crises we face, climate
When searching for a Taos architect, you’re looking for more than just design expertise. You want a partner who understands the soul of Northern New Mexico—its land, its people, and its unique building challenges.
