Just to the north of Block 3 of the University, in the area known as Cuidad Universitaria (University City) are some concrete foundations surrounded by trees. At first glance it looks deserted but delve a little further into the undergrowth and you soon come across tell-tale signs of colourful political art work, a half-constructed some, … Continue reading Aldea Velatropa, Cuidad Universitaria, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Straw bale house, Yacanto, Córdoba, Argentina
With glorious views of the Sierra de Comechingones, the straw bale house at Yacanto is possibly the largest straw bale house in South America. At 257 metres square (excluding the terrace) and two floors, it is a large house. It was built by Tim Cullen and completed in 2005, with a second small house finished … Continue reading Straw bale house, Yacanto, Córdoba, Argentina
Casa Tierra, San Francisco del Monte de Oro, San Luis, Argentina
[Versión en español abajo] Miranda France in her book Bad Times in Buenos Aires said that to live in Argentina was ‘to live at the end of the world’ (1998, p.57). Yet traveling through the vast landscape of San Luis province on my way to Casa Tierra in San Francisco del Monte de Oro, I … Continue reading Casa Tierra, San Francisco del Monte de Oro, San Luis, Argentina
Eco-building in Argentina: Diversity and vibrance
[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
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