Eco Friendly Furniture Finish Natural Protection Options
My nephew Jake moved into his first house last fall, and being the dutiful uncle who knows a thing or two about building materials, I offered to help him refinish…
Eco Friendly Furniture Forest Sourced from Responsible Woods
I spent last Tuesday afternoon crawling around in my neighbour’s attic, something I do way more often than most people would consider normal. Sarah had asked me to cheque out…
Eco Friendly Alternative to Plywood for Furniture Building
Last month I helped a friend build a bookshelf for her daughter’s room, and she insisted we had to use plywood because “that’s what furniture is made from.” I didn’t…
Natural Insulation Options and How They Compare to Synthetic Alternatives
# 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
# 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
# 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
# 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…
The role of natural light in biophilic design
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…
Natural Materials for Interior Design: Wood, Stone & Sustainable Options
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
# 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…