Natural materials
One of the principles that we attempt to keep to at Red Kite is to try to utilise natural materials where possible. What makes a material...
Timber Frame
For the main frame of the build we’ve borrowed from the design system of Walter Segal. Like his namesakes Stephen Segal and Jonathan...
New timber frame natural build - Introduction and Concrete Free Foundations.
This is the first in a series of blog posts showing the build process of our new eco house currently under construction in Bishopston,...
Garden Den
We recently completed this secluded den in a garden in Redland, Bristol. Its sort of a combination of a summerhouse, shed, and...
Green roof inspirations
A green roof is a living roof, it is substituting tiles or slate for flowers or sedums. It is replacing a manmade desert for an area...
Straw building at Edible Futures
Work has been going on at Edible Futures for four weeks, with the aim of creating a well insulated diverse space to act as a centre for...
Hemp lime refurbishment
We have recently completed doing part of the refurbishment of an old pub in Bristol using hemp lime as an internal breathable insulation...
Introduction To Sustainable Construction
Free practical course starting in Bristol June 2015 Are you interested in learning skills in construction, carpentry and other practical...
Rammed earth and bamboo house in Nepal stand through earthquake
Amid all the sadness and suffering that is happening in Nepal at the moment, there is at least one positive story to cling on to. A house...
New Beginnings...
With the first week on the 212 straw house build completed, we now have a level site with the existing warehouse demolished, which makes...
