elemental
Lime
Exploring this ancient material and its uses and methods, which remain totally relevant and very effective in todays world
A simple dwelling
All natural, only 6x4m, and with a material cost of only £14k
Natural progression
A new wing to a Georgian farmhouse, currently in studio development, utilizing hempcrete walls and other natural materials
From the past
A set of hand drawn survey and proposal drawings
New sustainable timber frame house
The design, methods, materials and systems explored in depth
Local timber cladding
A sustainable extension using local timber cladding and natural insulation
Natural brick floor
The elemental team get hands on, laying a locally produced hand made brick tile floor
Living traditions
Tobis work in Ladakh, reinvigorating traditional native building techniques
EMF polution, and how to remedy
Exploring ways of reducing EMF polution in the home, and how this was achieved in a recent project
Creative stair solution
An awkward, impractical stair over three levels is replaced by a beautiful, elegant swept stair
How to know your mediaeval home better - play hide and seek in it with your three year old.
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