Discover the art of building a mud house with a rice-growing roof—a unique survival shelter designed for sustainability and forest living. Watch as we use traditional methods and natural ...

Winner: House (rural ... leading to two roof terraces. The design prioritised local artisanal techniques, using rammed earth walls mixed with lime and fenugreek seeds, and thatched roofs made ...

SHIRAKAWA, Gifu Prefecture--Villagers in this renowned UNESCO World Heritage site came together to re-thatch the roof of a multitiered house here for the first time in five years on May 13.