Shelter

The building industry is responsible for an immense amount of environmental damage. To create resilient and sustainable communities, it is important to make use of natural building methods and locally sourced materials for house construction. Natural building is the use of natural materials to construct buildings, such as limestone, clay, wood, and straw. Natural building techniques are more energy-efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly than conventional construction methods. Examples of natural building techniques include straw bale construction, cob building, bamboo construction, and earthbag construction. Natural building is becoming increasingly popular as it offers a viable and sustainable alternative to conventional construction.