Earth building

The new book The Art of Earth Architecture explores one of the oldest—and most ecologically sensitive—building techniques.

Water is at the center of this proposal for a secondary school built with and in response to the earth around it. Harnessing the energy and utility of natural earth elements, the design employs various strategies to create a continuous, closed loop of sustainable systems. #architecture #architect #amazingarchitecture #design #interiordesign #interiordesigner #decor #homedecor #home #house #luxury #diy #travel #amazing #photography #realestate #casa #arquitecto #arquitectura #decoration…

This LEED for Homes Gold project is situated on a walnut ranch in the Central Valley. Marrying modern details with the age-old tradition of rammed earth, this home sets the standard for green design. It harnesses both passive and active heating and cooling strategies including thermal mass, geothermal heat pump, solar thermal and solar PV systems. Project Architect for Feldman Architecture Photography by Joe Fletcher

A sweeping, tiled roof informed by mountain ranges tops this community hub in China, designed by students and architecture studio Archi-Union.

How to Build Dirt Cheap Houses: Ever wonder how to build a simple home for very little money, without going into debt? The key is to use low-cost, locally available natural materials such earth, small diameter wood and straw to keep expenses to a minimum. The real fun is incorpora…

kaunitz yeung architecture has completed the first aboriginal health clinic in the remote town of newman, western australia.

By Earthenhand, Portland OR. 2009