Suma and Shuba are two sisters from Bangalore with secret alter egos. They are setting up an organic farm near the small village of Seegehalli, in the outer reaches […]
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The breath-ability and aesthetics of EARTH
One important aspect of ecological construction is to guarantee a good ‘breathability’ of the building. The plasters being the first layer in contact with the outside and inside air, it plays an important role in the regulation of humidity, odors and temperature. Eliminating the need for a chemical paint over it, these renders can be sponge finished, smooth or trowel finished, rough or brush finished, hand finished, fibrous, plain, grainy, and together with natural colour pigments; the options are infinite!
If you want to learn more, visit our Earthly Yours website which is dedicated to handcrafted natural plasters.
Discover our interpretation of natural plasters in our projects below.
The Earth Kitchen
Hungry morning. Cooking was yet to happen. Ingredients were ready. Were just waiting for all the cooks to arrive. It was a hungry morning. And it was no regular food […]
Read moreMaking an earthen floor
Most people often remember earth as a crude material; it’s plain looks that are so contrasting from the aesthetics of finished industrial products. But the irony is that the principle […]
Read moreEarth is a forgiving material
In the summer of 2014, the community homes at Chênelet in the North of France, received a make over. Our 10 day mission was to coordinate and train a team […]
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