Interview with Joshua Carel of Plural Office What is Hempcrete? I like to reduce the definition of hempcrete to exactly what it is- a combination of a plant and a rock. Not all plant/rock combinations are suitable for building, but in the case of hemp and lime,...
Structural Engineering within the Natural Materials World
Interview with Anthony Dente of Verdant Structural Engineers What is the most exciting aspect of working with natural materials and what may be considered traditional building methods? It's fun. I mean, it's exciting. It's always exciting to work on a project...
Hempcrete
Expert interview with Cameron McIntosh of Americhanvre Where is Hempcrete standing today? So right now, Hempcrete is more or less in the natural building arena, along with cob or straw bale, but we're hoping that the material can graduate from the quote unquote...
Building Biology
Expert Interview with Cathy Cooke of Whole Home & Body Health I have never heard of "Building Biology". What is that? It is broad and it is basically looking at buildings, the built environment and how that built environment impacts the occupants and...
Straw Bale
Expert interview with Jon Clark of EarthCraft Construction Is there room for straw bale construction in this increasingly technological world? Of course there is. I think there's a lot of room for it, more now than ever before. Just from the perspective of EMF...
Rammed Earth – within Regenerative Design
Find out how Rammed Earth fits within the context of Regenerative Design Expert Interview with Max Stadnyk, of The Warrior Rising What is the best way to learn about rammed earth construction systems? There are always books, and you should get your hands on...
Rammed Earth – Boise ID
Why rammed earth? Expert Interview with Todd Jinkins Builder and Homeowner that ventured into building his own rammed earth structure in the heart of Boise's North End. Rammed earth homes epitomize the timeless allure of sustainability, marrying beauty with...
C.E.B. – Manufacturing
How are C.E.B.s manufactured these days? Expert Interview with Ryan Runge, Advanced Earthen Construction Technologies (A.E.C.T.) A force of 1,000 to 2,200 PSI is required to produce CEBs. This force is achieved by using hydraulics or a manual...
C.E.B. – Compressed Earth Blocks
What is C.E.B.? Expert Interview with Lisa Morey, Colorado Earth C.E.B.stands for Compressed Earth Block. You might also see S.C.E.B., for stabilized compressed earth block. And the word stabilized means that it has either typically lime or cement added to it...
System For Conscious Living, the Podcast
We are launching a podcast to share our passion for Natural Materials Construction. May this inspire all listeners to take pause and ponder about the quality of their environments. Episode-0, INTRO | RSS.com