Also known as “beehive houses”, the conical adobe structures are designed to keep cool in the blazing desert sun, while their thick walls also retain warmth in the winter. Umm Amuda Kabira ...

"Building a Passive House nowadays is even more affordable over the long term than building a conventional home." Architects ...

The houses are remarkably ... is their ability to blend ancient techniques with modern living, creating a living history that bridges the past and present. 5. The Adobe Homes of Taos Pueblo ...

Marialyce Pedersen's house was reduced to ash that spilled into the pool, turning the water a toxic black. A sculpted pink ...

Ms Pedersen built the bench and kitchen using cob, an adobe-like mix of decomposed granite or sand, clay and natural fibre, an ancient technique she says points to the future for her house and ...