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The Art of Earth Architecture

Natural Building

Studio Rick Joy’s Tucson Mountain House was constructed from rammed earth an is a mix of modern minimalism and vernacular construction. This house is one of 250 buildings in The Art of Earth Architecture: Past, Present, Future , a new book by Jean Dethier and Princeton Architectural Press.

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A Natural Building Journey

Natural Building

Mother Earth News published a nice article written by Joe Silins about his journey as a natural builder and building his small straw bale guest house. “Building my own straw bale guest house was the culmination of one journey and the beginning of another. Photos by Joe Silins.

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10 Cities Ideal for Homeowners Working Remotely

Pro Builder

This pro-business community is home to lots of startups and small companies, a deep pool of educated workers and an affordable cost of living. Tucson, AZ. Housing Markets. Housing Markets. Scholastica, University of Wisconsin-Superior and Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College are all easily accessible. Read More. .

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Higher Education/Research Award of Merit - University of Arizona Environment and Natural Resources Phase II

ENR Construction

The five-story University of Arizona Environment and Natural Resources Phase II, in Tucson, houses five different departments and a classroom.

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Tips about How We Live Now

Natural Building

For some, preparing for the unexpected has been a way of life for years.

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The History of the Straw Bale Revival with Matts Myhrman

Natural Building

I was teaching geology in Tucson at the time and living in a house that functioned miserably in the Tucson climate. There was a little squib in there about a couple, Steve and Nina MacDonald, who were building a straw bale house in Hilo, New Mexico. It was an octagonal house with a sand floor with rugs put over it.

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The Politics of Adobe in West Texas

Natural Building

Perhaps half the planet’s population lives in earthen houses. Half of Marfa’s houses are adobe with examples both grand and rustic. Unlike the iconic, softly rounded edges of New Mexico adobe houses, Marfa’s are typically quite stark or retain elements of whatever style was popular at the time of construction.

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