We have had a busy week for courses. We ran our Design Course. Last weekend, which sparked great debate and produced some amazing models, as usual. We hope to get some images up shortly. We also had 28 students from Dromore West National School come along for the day on Thursday under the Heritage in Schools Programme. They got pretty mucky . just as kids should! The Natural Edge Wood Course. In April has sold out. There will be another one running in October.

The Natural Building, Homestead and Natural Living World. We write and host groups. Building your home using natural materials like wood, stone, clay and straw. Living with the land by growing your own food, managing woodland and living off-grid. Living a healthy lifestyle in your home using artisan crafts and preparing healthy food.

Blogging about strawbale selfbuild, sustainable building, adaptation to climate change, and associated ramblings. Friday, 27 March 2015. Energy Flows and Thermal Comfort. Student blog, reporting on the latest module of the MSc Sustainability and Adaptation. MSc Sustainability and Adaptation in the Built Environment. The view from a bedroom in the WISE building, home of the MSc and Part II Architecture students.

Change, what change? What is Peak Oil? What is climate change? Our Aims and Objectives. Building, Housing and Energy. For the next date! TTT is no.

The One Planet Life book. The One Planet Council is an independent voluntary body which enables and promotes One Planet Development. Provides a genuinely affordable and sustainable way for people to live and work on their own land, bringing social, economic and environmental benefits.

The UK straw bale sector is vibrant and growing with more than 1000 buildings so far. These range from funky sheds to family homes and commercial premises. This website is in development, please bear with us while we update it. Add your skills to the ESBA database.

Dream, plan, learn and make it happen! Ever thought about self-build? Click Get Rugged below. Click here for interactive PDF version. Natural self-build is an empowering way to get a simple,. Natural and affordable home of your own. How would you like the power to create the home of your dreams. Want to try it? Get Rugged is a Scottish Charity Number SCO44171.