@buildnaturally.bsky.social
Architectural Designer I design natural buildings that mimic the hyper-efficiency of nature. I teach empowering hands-on workshops.
Clay finishes can also go over any conventional stud frame! Simply attach wood lath strips & apply clay plaster
Benefits:
similar to conventional construction
faaaaaaaast!
easy way to retrofit existing buildings
Challenge:
material cost is higher for wood framing
labor cost is higher (unless DIY)
thin clay wall option: wattle & daub
weave the wall shape, coat with wet clay & straw mix
Benefits:
thin walls
faster construction
Challenge:
you likely need to #DIY because there are very few trained inatllers
they're still heavy, so you need to ensure your structure can support
solid clay walls options:
sculpted #cob
stacked #adobe bricks
tamped #rammedearth
Each option = #thermalmass wall made from local materials
Benefits:
sound control
reduce internal temperature swings
works w/ #passivesolar design
block EMFs
Cons:
time-consuming
thickness takes up space inside
heavy