Discover how contemporary architects are reviving earthen construction for more sustainable buildings using local materials.

LSU Civil Engineering Professor Hai "Thomas" Lin. Courtesy Louisiana State University College of Engineering Earthen buildings are nothing new—in fact, they’re one of the earliest forms of ...

As part of our Building with Cob series, we've put together an overview of cob and other traditional earthen building materials used around the world, including adobe and rammed earth. Building with ...

A remarkable new home in Japan is turning heads and turning the construction industry on its ear. Known as the Lib Earth House Model B, this single-story home was created using 3D-printing technology ...

Clockwise from left: a mosque in Djenné, Mali; Loreto Bay in Mexico; detail of mansion by Juan José Santibañez; Taos Pueblo. Photo-Illustration: Curbed; Photos, clockwise from left: Michel ...