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...