[Versión en español abajo] When I chose Argentina as one of the countries I would visit to explore eco-building several people questioned my choice. Even in Buenos Aires my research topic raised some eyebrows - 'why here?' they asked, 'I did not know of such things' others would say. I chose Argentina because I was … Continue reading Eco-building in Argentina: Diversity and vibrance
Pun Pun, Ban Mae Jo, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Rice field onsite and adobe house Sitting high on the hill overlooking the small village of Ban Mae Jo, Pun Pun has a glorious view of the valleys and hills for miles around. Jon (pronounced 'Jo') Jandai and Peggy Reents started the project in 2003 with just 20 Rai of land which locals considered … Continue reading Pun Pun, Ban Mae Jo, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Amy’s Earth House, Pai, Mae Hong Son, Thailand
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
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
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
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