Concrete Canvas, is a concrete impregnated fabric, that once water has been added to it, it hardens in a durable waterproof & fire resistant layer. Essentially, it's concrete on a roll.
Amazing concrete molding using sand and a template. featuring the amazing @colinfurze .Sand-molded concrete is a versatile and sustainable building material...
JONESTOWN, Texas (KXAN) - With a breathtaking view overlooking Lake Travis, a new home being built in Jonestown is drawing some attention from neighbors. The nearly 7,500 square foot has zero wood, brick, or insulation. It is completely made of foam.
SABS™ is a multi-patented, composite building system that utilizes Expanded Polystyrene Foam (EPS) as the core material for all structural members; walls, roof, and floor. These pieces are assembled with adhesive, without any additional structure s
Making clay is not that hard. Not too long ago it was part of most potters jobs to dig and process all the clay they used. Yet today it is almost a lost art. In this video I show you 3 methods for making clay at home, simply and easily.
In this short video I show you how to make clay from dirt. The process is very simple and only takes about a day to get an end result. To increase your chances of making the most clay, try to start with dirt you believe contains a high amount of clay
Documentary wondering why are we obsessed with cement, glass, and reinforced concrete architecture when we all know how beautiful is Vernacular Architecture.
Adobe in Action describes its adobe brickmaking process. Adobe in Action is a New Mexico-based 501c3 non-profit organization. We support owner builders with the planning and construction of their adobe homes. We promote adobe home building and owners
It started with [KB9ENS] looking into paints or coatings for passive or radiative cooling, and in the process he decided to DIY his own. Not only is it perfectly accessible to a home experimenter, his initial results look like they have some promise,
Using a corrugated road culvert as a cistern is an economical way to add to your water storage. Here is the finished tank with PVC pipe directing water from a gutter into the tank inlet.
It was just this week that we heard how a fungus-based material could be used as fireproof insulation. Well, scientists have now created a similar material, known as mycocrete, that could one day be utilized to grow parts of buildings.
Up until recently, Jordi Salvia's hometown in rural Catalonia used rammed earth bricks as an ancient and effective method to keep barns and houses cool and affordable.
Despite working in Barcelona, Salvia decided to turn a dilapidated barnhouse buil
80% lowers need not apply: In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves speaks with Cody Wilson about the NEW upgrade to the Ghost Gunner 3 that allows GG3 owners to turn "0% receivers" - regular blocks of aluminum - into AR-15 receivers, and possibly pist
Shou Sugi Ban 101 Shou Sugi Ban is a DIY Wood Burning Technique. I still get some basic questions about my technique. So I put together a basic tutorial. This tutorial will give the beginning DIY-er the skills to create beautiful finishes using this
Michael Cobb (ECI Development - BELIZE | NICARAGUA | COSTA RICA | PANAMA) on communities, investing in real estate overseas, prepping, self-sufficiency, dome homes, etc...
Hi everyone! Finally I've managed to assemble a Skid-steer loader! I decided to release this video specifically after all the work was finished, for fear of doing the same thing with buggy on the tracks last time. After the field-control test, we can
In this video I will show you how to make a vibrating table for making oncrete slabs. I am not a professional in making concrete slabs -- Any Suggestions are Welcome
How to build a concrete vibrating table for around 200 dollar using an electrical vibrating motor. It is the best tool for the precast concrete manufacture. vibrating concrete casting will result in hi quality cast stone. shaker
Welcome to the open source building revolution! Our channel is your go-to source for sustainable, eco-friendly building techniques using styro aircrete, a lightweight and versatile material made from a mixture of cement, water, and styrofoam.
We finally found a use for our geodesic dome! - provided by Ernest Hancock & Bob Anderson. We're using it to construct a protective environment for plants in our rainwater infiltration basin. We're also construct an owl box!