ALTERNATIVE
CONSTRUCTION
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From adobe to straw bales, traditional building materials are being adapted to meet code-required standards for health and safety in contemporary buildings around the world. Not only are they cost effective and environmentally friendly, but, when used correctly, these natural alternatives match the strength and durability of many mainstream construction materials.
The following articles examine a broad range of traditional and modern natural construction methods, including straw-bale, cob, adobe, rammed earth, earth-sheltered (berm and underground), bamboo, geodesic domes, yurts and tipis. They also cover key ecological design principles, as well as current engineering and building code requirements. An extensive resource guide shows where to go for further information, training, and research.
In an increasingly resource-conscious era, alternative construction is an idea whose time has come. Whether you're an architect, designer, student, or homeowner, these articles will help you to combine indigenous building materials with modern construction systems and design standards to create low-impact, high-quality buildings that meet the highest levels of comfort, health, and safety.
ALTERNATIVE CONSTRUCTION LINKS
Adobe I Straw Bale I Cob I Rammed Earth I Earth-Sheltered|
Earthships | Bamboo I Geodesic Domes I Yurts I Tipis
Kit Homes I Sustainable Gardening I Feng Shui
