moofdebowl (August 27, 2008 at 9:49 am)

hemp insulation :)

WarzSchoolchild (July 23, 2008 at 4:56 am)

I like the expression "Shoot from the hip", if ever I was to construct one of these buildings, I would consult a Professor of Pottery. I am sure a few weeks playing with river clay, doing architectural research etc. could arrive at an Architectural Award winning design. Get one of those rich bankers to sponsor a prize, open to Architectural Students. Make them look so stunningly attractive, they get 'Preservation Orders' placed on the buildings, not bans!

snapxynith (July 10, 2008 at 12:04 am)

absolutely loved it.

snapxynith (July 10, 2008 at 12:03 am)

as long as you don't shred the tires. none of the constituent chemicals will be released.

icsomethingshiny (April 14, 2008 at 12:02 am)

Are they using concrete or mud to cover the tires?

crock703 (April 12, 2008 at 6:55 am)

Anybody know if the Lakota made more of these?

crock703 (April 12, 2008 at 6:54 am)

considering that they're also encased in cement (sometimes a layer of bale) and then plaster.. a totally uneducated guess (yeah..) presumes the exposure is deterred fairly well. Any chemistry PhDs??

nnfiction (April 8, 2008 at 1:57 am)

this is ultra-cool.

planestix (February 3, 2008 at 8:00 am)

What do you think Conti? I wonder if you'll read this comment.

samoht1977 (January 22, 2008 at 1:58 pm)

Why can't traditional architecture and "biotecture" live toghether? Imho, that should be a way to go, since nowadays everyone wants things to be "safe" and "approved" by someone..