Category: Stream Shorts

This blog entry discusses the traditional collective granaries of Morocco. These granaries are a form of collective storage and are used to store grain and other food items. They are

This blog entry is about Wendy, an American woman who built a vaulted house in India. The article discusses the process of building the house, which included using local materials

Earth911 has launched a new program called E-Waste for Trees, a technology refurbishment program that helps to reduce electronic waste and promote reforestation. Through this program, Earth911 works with technology

This blog entry discusses the recent resurgence of earthen building in Hungary. It explains that earthen building was once a popular form of construction in the country, but fell out

This blog entry discusses five sustainable brick alternatives that are being used to replace traditional bricks in construction. These alternatives are: hempcrete, compressed earth blocks, rammed earth, stabilized soil blocks,

. This blog entry discusses the increasing popularity of Earthships, which are self-sustaining dwellings made from natural and upcycled materials. These dwellings are designed to be energy efficient, sustainable, and

This article discusses two luxury villas in Costa Rica that embody the lush spirit of the jungle. The villas are made with sustainable materials and feature eco-friendly amenities like solar

This blog entry discusses the sustainability of building new structures versus remodeling existing ones. It explains that building from scratch is often seen as more sustainable than remodeling, but this

Introduction Earthbag building is an increasingly popular method of construction that is both affordable and eco-friendly. Earthbag building is a technique that uses sandbags filled with a variety of materials