A mysterious little place
A land with several longan trees and bamboo, next to a wild forest and surrounded by rice paddy fields and mountains…
Starting to build
In September 2019, we started to build a yurt out of bamboo. It was installed on a rubble rocks foundation, to limit the expenses and the use of cement.
December 2019: During a 10 day workshop, an extension of the yurt started… We chose to use several techniques, as a learning exercise and to show visitors, volunteers and workshop participants the use and combination of several earth techniques (adobe, cob, earth bags). The eco-friendly foundations (to avoid using cement) are made of bags filled with gravel. A film showing Baan Din Doi project and this construction was made (see here).
In early 2020, a wall made of rice husks (insulated wall) will be built…
Baan Din Doi Natural Building 