I'm teaching a course on finish #adobefloor & a few spaces opened up! Here are the details: 🔘Location: Ono, PA 🔘Dates: EITHER Aug 19th & 20th OR 21st & 22nd 🔘Cost: $150 🔘How to register: email the owner, Diane, at [email protected] More info here: buildnaturally.com/WO-DF-AF2.html

#strawbale vs. #cob How to know which is best for your build? buildnaturally.blogspot.com/2010/12/strawb…

Exterior #limeplaster made with 1 part high calcium lime putty + 3 parts mason's sand. Color is achieved with approx. 100 grams of yellow iron oxide pigment per 5-gallons of plaster. #howto #plasterrecipe #exteriorlime #naturalbuilding #strawbale

Clay is the most versatile material I know of; used to build ☑️sculpted #cob walls ☑️#adobe bricks ☑️dense #rammedearth ☑️poured #earthenfloors ☑️durable #Clayplasters ☑️sculpted elements ☑️#coboven & #rocketgrill ☑️even sinks & showers!! #claymagic #buildnaturally

#naturalbuilding #workshop near Syracuse NY 1⃣COB (Clay) WALL BUILDING May 19-21 2⃣CLAY PLASTER INTRO June 10-12 More info buildnaturally.com/WOcurrent.html Hope to see you there!! 🙃🧡🥰 #strawbale #cob #claywalls #adobefloor #earthenfloor #clayplaster #ownerbuilder #buildnaturally #DIY

I cannot believe I am writing this...but I want to give you a sneak peek of what's in store in 2024. I'm partnering with GenSafaris to offer 2 natural building workshops each partnered with a curated safari in Tanzania!! 🦓🐅🐘🦒🦏🦛🦧 We're still sorting out details #StayTuned

#thiswasfun Did a podcast episode with The Conscious Builder on keys to straw bale construction, why I don't use vapour barriers, what waddle&daub is, why ducts are unhealthy and so much more! Listen here: theconsciousbuilder.com/.../220-keys-t…... #strawbalehouse #sustainabledesign #environment

Fiber from nature that can be added to fine finish #clayplaster cattails, sycamore pods, and milkweed Add to plaster to help prevent micro-cracking & where you want a little extra visual interest #buildwithwhatyouhave #buildnaturally #naturesbounty

I design custom #naturalhomes & empower homeowners to build them. When homeowners include an artist...this is what happens🧡 #projecthighlight #naturalbuilding #passivesolar #naturalarchitecture #interiordesign #strawbale #cob #masonryheater #cordwood #adobefloor #livingroof

#mythbusting 1. You CAN get a building permit for strawbale buildings anywhere in the USA. It is 100% code compliant 2. No, a strawbale home will not burn down. No oxygen=no fire 3. Yes, you absolutely can build with strawbales in wet muggy humid climates! #noexcuses #yesyoucan

Podcast interview with Mother Earth News motherearthnews.com/podcast/natura…