HOUSING HAS BECOME EXPENSIVE AND COMPLICATED. BUILDING A PLACE OF YOUR OWN OFFERS ANOTHER WAY FORWARD.
WE DESIGN SMALL BUILDINGS THAT ORDINARY PEOPLE CAN UNDERSTAND, ADAPT AND BUILD.( NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY )THE PLANS AND DESIGN TOOLS ARE FREE. EXPERIENCED HELP IS THERE IF YOU NEED IT.
AN AFFORDABLE PLACE TO LIVE STARTS WITH A SIMPLER WAY TO BUILD.
Build it with earth
Adobe / Rammed earth / Lavacrete
Local
Building with regionally available materials can reduce reliance on distant manufacturers and complex supply chains, keeping more of the sourcing, production, and know-how local.
Lasting
When you understand how your shelter is built, you can inspect it, maintain it, and make repairs over time. The building stays legible to the people who live with it. Built well and cared for, it could stand for centuries. Future ruins.
Comfort
Through the use of shade, natural ventilation, vegetation, and climate-appropriate materials, buildings can provide comfort with less dependence on mechanical heating and cooling, reducing utility costs to help keep shelter affordable long after it's built.
