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The forgotten earth homes of Wayanad, Kerala
Three people and their Mannu Veedu (mud homes) that are nothing short of a revolutionary movement in the realm of sustainable living in a crisis ...
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Building an earthen roof over a cob home using Karingota leaves
Documentation about using Karingota leaves to do an earthen roof over a cob home - Re"searching" past and materials for better future.
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Traditional Flat earthen roof using Eeta leaves
Traditional earthen roof with a vapor barrier in 3 Storey home in two floors made with out concrete but mud and eeta leaves
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Devan’s Earthen Plaster using lime, husk & cow urine
Recipe for Earthen Plaster using lime, husk & cow urine for a beautiful wall finish of Devapriyan Kanjankat‘s Cob home from the Coast of Kerala.
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Clay plasters in Ash Cottage
Article by Natural builder Becky Little about how she used clay plaster in her home & studio space to render an interior wall.
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Path way to Lime Kilns
The glory isn’t lost, we can reintroduce lime back into our lives into our homes, in this age of global warming they could be the ...
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Alchemy in Architecture
Standing proudly, on the edge of the road was a charming remnant of the local architectural tradition of Tumkur. This flat mud terrace roof home ...
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Earth buildings still smile under the veil of Lakkundi village
You can find on earth buildings in Lakkundi multitude textures from stone, wattle & daub, mud, wood and lime to satisfy the natural building lover’s ...
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Flowing Palm Leaf Lean-To roof
We are lucky enough to get this 18 feet height wood from nearby village. Tied rope at the top most point in different direction to ...
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