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Havelock Insulation: A Review of Their Wool Insulation

ByJim Pritchard February 14, 2023June 5, 2024

Havelock Wool is the company behind the Havelock Insulation brand, but what is wool insulation and why should you use it? We investigate this and other questions.

A construction worker wearing a checked shirt, protective glasses and glove, and a yellow hardhat. He also has a toolbelt around his waist and is holding a spirit level. The background is a bamboo wall and there is a twig of bamboo in the bottom left corner and a house icon in the bottom right. Across the top are the words "6 Bamboo Homebuilders To Check Out For Your Next Build"

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6 Bamboo Homebuilders To Check Out For Your Next Build

ByJim Pritchard February 13, 2023October 12, 2024

Our list of bamboo homebuilders helps you find the right company for designing and building your bamboo home. We list six of the best companies around today. Click here to learn more.

A row of bamboo huts on stilts with pent roofs and a covered decking area that overlook a spectacular view of a misty plan below. Across the top are the words "The 11 Coolest Bamboo Houses In The World (to Visit)."

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The 11 Coolest Bamboo Houses In The World (to Visit)

ByJim Pritchard February 11, 2023June 30, 2024

Do you want to visit some of the coolest bamboo houses in the world? Bamboo houses are fantastic places to stay and are some of the most eco-friendly buildings on the planet. Check out our list of the 11 coolest bamboo houses!

A round earthbag house under construction so the earthbags can still be seen. The structural elements of the roof have also been put up and there are holes for an entrance and a window. Across the top of the image are the words "Earthbag Home Builders in the USA."

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Check Out These 3 Earthbag Home Builders in the USA

ByJim Pritchard February 10, 2023January 7, 2025

Earthbag Home Builders in the US are like hen’s teeth, if not even rarer! But don’t worry if you’re having trouble finding someone to build an earthbag home for you. We’ve tracked down builders who will look after you no matter which state you want to build in.

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Buy Earthbag Building Supplies From One of These 8 Places

ByJim Pritchard February 9, 2023December 15, 2024

Where are the best places to buy your earthbag building supplies? We look at 8 of the top places that can provide the building materials for an earthbag construction project.

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How Much Does an Earthbag Home Cost? (Is It Cheap to Build)

ByJim Pritchard February 8, 2023September 18, 2024

How much does an earthbag home cost to build? Stop scrolling now if you’re looking for an answer to this question because this article has all the answers you need. Click to learn more.

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What Is an Eco-Friendly Material? (See These 11 Examples)

ByJim Pritchard February 8, 2023January 7, 2025

Eco-friendly material can be used for building projects of any size. In this article, we look at some examples of eco-friendly material and their benefits. Click here for more info.

A picture of a rammed earth wall with the words "What Is Rammed Earth Architecture? (Plus 7 Examples)" written across the top in black letters. Along the middle are cartoon representations of a builder in a yellow hardhat holding a yellow clipboard, a crane lifting pieces of construction material onto a roof, and a hammer and spanner arranged in an "X" shape.

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What Is Rammed Earth Architecture? (Plus 6 Examples)

ByJim Pritchard February 6, 2023May 4, 2024

Rammed earth architecture has been around for centuries. This article provides examples of rammed earth construction from around the world. Number 6 looks amazing!

An photo of a rammed earth wall made from red-brown earth. The layers of compacted earth are clearly visible. Across the top are the words "What Is Rammed Earth Construction (vs. Conventional Builds)?" Along the bottom is a cartoon brick wall with a trowel and a cartoon of rammed earth construction with the letters "VS" in the middle.

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What Is Rammed Earth Construction (vs. Conventional Builds)

ByJim Pritchard February 1, 2023September 5, 2024

Rammed earth construction techniques have been around for millennia. You might be wondering how you can build a house simply from the earth beneath your feet. Well, read this article to find out how cultures past and present have used this sustainable construction technique.

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The 9 Healthiest Renewable Building Materials You Can Build

ByJim Pritchard January 31, 2023January 7, 2025

The 9 healthiest renewable building materials are listed in this article. We’ve investigated a wide range of materials and included only the most eco-friendly and non-toxic on our list. Click here for more info.