Amy’s Earth House, Pai, Mae Hong Son, Thailand

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West of Pai in the village of Ban Mae Khong is Amy's Earth house, the first adobe building in Pai. Built in 2004 she has since expanded to seven earth bungalows and a dorm building, and runs it as a guesthouse for the increasing numbers of tourists (mostly Thai rather than foreigner) heading north into … Continue reading Amy’s Earth House, Pai, Mae Hong Son, Thailand

Gender and ecobuilding 2: Communication not strength

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As I am travelling around different eco-build sites I continue to ask about the importance of gender in eco-building.. Unfortunately, examples of women being leaders and full participants in build projects are rare - though I am aware of some great examples such as the Mud Girls in Canada and Amazonnails in Britain. In some … Continue reading Gender and ecobuilding 2: Communication not strength

Panya Project, Mae Taeng, Thailand

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Past the rice fields and towards the forested hills lies Panya Project near Mae Taeng, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand. Established in 2004 it has become a site for experimentation and education in permaculture and natural building. In its 10 acres there is a large communal building (the Sala), nine residential dwellings, a new large dormitory, … Continue reading Panya Project, Mae Taeng, Thailand

Heat, humidity, bugs and eco-building in Thailand

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It wasn't until one landed on me that I realised that some termites can fly. As we huddled around the one fan on the Sala (communal building) at Panya Project  (Moo Bahn Mae Jo, near Tae Taeng, Chiang Mai) we watched the huge array of insects and bugs come and join us - a small … Continue reading Heat, humidity, bugs and eco-building in Thailand