The Beauty of “Dalgyun”: Korean Lathe and Plaster Technique
This images are examples of traditional Korean lathe and plaster wall techniques. Called “dalgyun” in Korean, this conventional…
Rammed earth: Raw versus Stabilized
Rammed earth construction presents a fascinating intersection of ancient building practices and modern environmental considerations. Here’s a comparison…
Rammed Earth Construction in Paris
While all eyes are on Paris this week during the Olympics, Régis Roudil has accomplished an amazing feat…
I have no kitchen floor
I have no kitchen floor. I have a nice level subfloor dating back to the 1860’s, and it…