Before his death in 2008, architect and humanitarian Nader Khalili developed a breakthrough building technology referred to as Superadobe. His contributions to NASA and the Architectural Research Program live on, as do his ergonomic Eco-Dome houses.
People have lived in caves since the beginning of humanity and apparently it hasn’t gone out of style (though the homes themselves have become more stylish). In prehistoric times, it was often easier for people to carve homes into mountainsides than it was to build from scratch. Today, people take inspiration from architects of the …
Outfitted with a massive deck, interior courtyard, master bedroom and a bathtub with a view to the stars, the Cowboy (seen above), is perfect for a couple or small family. The Cowboy is one of multiple designs by the Canadian company “Form and Forest,” who have taken modular homes to an entirely new level…
Cob homes have been around for centuries and many are still standing. The beauty of cob, is that anyone willing to get their hands dirty, is more than capable of building their own cob home. Not only is cob affordable and beautiful, but will continue as one of the most environmentally friendly construction …
Shipping container homes are a relatively new form of architecture derived from the latest push for recycled building. If living in a metal box sounds less-than-appealing to you, try typing “shipping container home” into Google.