Living Off-grid in Taos, New Mexico
With its flooding, dustiness, droughts and packs of coyotes, New Mexico is not an easy place to live off-grid. Despite this, New Mexico is becoming increasingly popular as a place for people who want
Off-grid Earthship for sale in Johnson, Vermont
In 2021, Cymone Bedford bought a piece of land in East Johnson and built an Earthship-style house on the hill. The entire front facade is made of greenhouse glass while tires bound in concrete
the Mystery of How the Maya Made Plaster So Strong
Examples of head-scratchingly impressive building material can be found throughout the ancient world, and Maya lime plaster ranks high among them. Scientists from the University of Granada in Spain explored why this plaster was
What architects can do to curb climate change?
Architects play a crucial role in addressing climate change through the design and construction of buildings. Buildings are responsible for a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions, and architects have the power to create
Earthship concept house for sale in West Hills, California
The two-story house relies on ambient ground temperature to naturally heat and cool the interior. A net-zero West Hills home built into the natural hillside with walls buried below grade is on the market
Chating with ChatGPT about Sustainable Design
What is an Earthship? An earthship is a type of sustainable and self-sufficient building, typically made from natural and recycled materials. Earthships are designed to be energy-efficient and to use renewable resources, such as
Under construction continues… High Desert, High Performance Home 2
Our High Desert Home continues to make progress…. Kitchen cabinetry, shelves and interior trim are now in. One of the big advantages of a Design-Build approach is that final details are worked out with
Under construction… High Desert, High Performance Home
The first of several sustainable projects in the larger Joshua Tree California area is nearing completion! This sustainable home consists of two separate buildings, each with a high performing envelope built with conventional construction
Codes & Laws for Green Buildings
Generally speaking, building codes are developed by well intentioned people who are actively involved in the construction industry. Their original purpose, as stated in the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code, is "to
Obtaining a Building Permit
Already have money and insurance. now you are looking for land and ready to acquire land. do not buy land yet, make sure you will be allowed to do what you want to do.