Ok, perhaps there is someone out there who can tell me how long a piece of string is. Better still, …Read the Rest
Starflower
Arch Rivals
And so it is that we found an amazing brick-layer who was able to create these beautiful arches for us. …Read the Rest
Weapon of mass construction
Well, it has been an interesting few months to say the least. A lot has happened – we are finally …Read the Rest
Green Building Courses
Are you an architect, builder or owner-builder or are you just interested in how alternative building techniques have progressed over …Read the Rest
Rebels With a Clue
After a very long wait we are finally busy with construction. We have dug trenches for the foundations and the concrete …Read the Rest
Project Starflower at the Sustainable Energy Conference and Green Fair
The gentleman in the photo is Maurits Perold from Green Habitat. You see him being interviewed by CNBC Africa. His …Read the Rest
PVC or not PVC – that is the question!
So, just an update on our current situation. You will be extremely happy to know that my recently established F.U.C …Read the Rest
Methods of Straw Bale Construction
Straw bale construction generally entails packing lines of straw bales upon each other on an elevated foundation. The rows usually …Read the Rest
The History of Straw Bale Construction
Straw has been used as a building material for many centuries. Straw houses were erected in Africa since pre historic …Read the Rest
