# Natural Insulation Options and How They Compare to Synthetic Alternatives I’ve spent twelve years helping clients navigate the maze of insulation choices, and I can tell you that the…
# Insurance for Natural Builds and What Providers Actually Cover I spent eighteen months trying to get my cob and timber frame extension insured properly. Not because I’m particularly slow,…
# The Real Cost of Building With Natural Materials vs Conventional Construction When I started analysing the true costs of natural building materials versus conventional construction, I expected to find…
# How to Find a Structural Engineer Who Understands Natural Materials When you’re planning a build with hemp lime, timber frame construction, or cob walls, finding the right structural engineer…
When I remodeled an office in Manchester last year, the first thing I didn’t do was add plants or change the colour scheme. I assessed where the windows were located…
Biophilic design has been defined primarily in terms of light, plants and ventilation. Yet, the materials we contact in a room; wood flooring, stone shelves, natural fibres in our furniture…
# Natural Materials for Interiors and How to Replace Synthetic Surfaces Gradually I’ve spent the last twenty years gradually replacing every synthetic surface in my home with natural alternatives, and…
I’ve been fascinated by off-grid living for about as long as I’ve been trying to make my own place more sustainable, and honestly, nothing prepared me for my first visit…
I first encountered rammed earth walls on a project in Devon three years ago. The client had this gorgeous 18th century cottage with a crumbling stone extension that needed replacing,…
# How to Write a Self Build Project Plan for a Natural Material Home After watching dozens of natural material self-builds go spectacularly over budget and beyond deadline, I can…