Earthrise Design

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EcoLogic Design Lab

Deforestation and the high embodied energies of concrete and steel make these materials questionable in a balanced environment. New and old adaptive materials being evolved and experimented with offer viable and elegant alternatives, but none perhaps as proven and elegant as the very earth itself. In Rumi's words "Earth turns to gold in the hands of the wise"

You may be interested in the following sites for more information on earth architecture...

CalEarth/ Geltaftan FoundationThe Natural Building Colloquium
EarthArchitecture.orgThe Adobe AllianceEarth-Auroville

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