top of page
Newsletter Archive
Every Sunday we send a tiny mail with insights and resources
to help you follow your countryside dream.
Jan 122 min read
Can cob make big, squarish, “normal” homes?
Cob can build homes as big as you need, but In trying to make cob fit into “normal” shapes, people often compromise on its quality.
1
Jan 113 min read
Why You Must Build Your Own Shelter
We traded the simple charm of a handmade home, our shelter, for convenience and efficiency.
1
Jan 116 min read
How to Fund Land for Your Dream Natural Home
You’ve always dreamed of building your own natural home a place that feels like you, nestled in nature. Here's how to find land
1
Jan 104 min read
DIY to Professional - Different Ways of Building a Natural Home
Building a natural home is more than just constructing walls and a roof.
It’s about creating a space that reflects your values
1
Jan 104 min read
Why do Owner-Builder projects fail?
So why do so many natural building projects fail? And how can you avoid becoming another statistic?
1
Jan 102 min read
Resurgence of Earth Buildings
Earth has been humanity's most trusted building material for centuries. Earth structures survive time.
1
Jan 103 min read
Building a Permaculture Farm and an Earthbag Dome in the Himalayas
Pavan and Marloes, two people from different continents sharing the same dream and vision: building a permaculture farm
0
Jan 103 min read
Mud Magic: Where Cob Wins.
Let’s discuss where Cob Building wins and where you have to use it with caution.
0
Jan 103 min read
Masterclass on Living a Slow Life
Kriti and Ashish left behind their city lives to embrace a slow and intentional life in the serene mountains of the Himalayas
0
Jan 103 min read
These Two Pills made Architects Limitless
Concrete and Steel gave us the illusion of having limitless power. There is profound freedom in building with humility.
0
Jan 93 min read
Why Beauty Matters.
Beauty is not a subjective thing, it is one of our deepest needs. It is our shared language.
0
Jan 93 min read
Shoshin – Embracing the Beginner’s Mind
There’s freedom in not knowing, and a humility that keeps you hungry for more: shoshin
0
Jan 92 min read
A Heartfelt Thank You for this Journey
Tiny Farm Fort received the Kohler Bold Design Award in the Material and Skill Adaptation. Our journey has always been different.
0
Jan 93 min read
Don't compare your Chapter 5 with someone else's Chapter 50
Get out of to the valley of stagnation. Stop comparing your Chapter to someone else’s Chapter.
0
Jan 93 min read
The Birth of An Architect and the Death of the Master Builder
Architects are primarily master builders responsible for both design and construction, in tune with nature
0
Jan 93 min read
Beware of the Box Police!
Why are we forced to build in boxes?
Curves inspire feelings of warmth and safety. Get out of the box!
0
Jan 93 min read
The War of the 21st Century
We are guilty of rejecting beauty,
but now, it is time for war, a war against ugliness.
0
Jan 94 min read
We Placed the Mudhouse in the Worst Location on the Land
Buildings must always be built on those parts of the land which are in the worst condition: some keys
0
Jan 94 min read
The House Design: What Worked and What Didn't
7 things we should have done differently
0
Jan 94 min read
Building a Mud House is not Rocket Science!
An act of creativity, intuition, and community: Building a mud house
0
Jan 93 min read
The Idea Behind "Tiny"
Four reasons why we begin the names of our verticals with the word "Tiny"
1
Jan 93 min read
7 Shelters You Need to See
Seven shelters have influenced and motivated the creation of a unique space
0
Jan 84 min read
Why traditional architecture has disappeared?
Why has traditional architecture disappeared? Here are some traces
0
Jan 84 min read
How to find Clay, Sand, and Straw for building?
How to find clay soil, sand, and straw for your ideal cob mix.
0
Jul 27, 20244 min read
You need more than just CLAY
This is one of the biggest misconceptions people have about mud houses.
11
May 9, 20243 min read
What is the cost of building a cob house?
One common misconception is that cob houses should be “dirt” cheap.
108
May 9, 20242 min read
Which natural building technique to build your dream home with?
You don't need to be biased like we are. Learn about 12 Eco-Alternative Building Methods In One Place from cob, earthbag to rammed earth.
14
May 9, 20243 min read
5 Skills We Had to Learn Living in the Remote Mountain Forest
We couldn’t believe that we could not even dig proper holes.
3
May 9, 20243 min read
How Strong Do You Need to be for Mountain Life?
From being unable to carry even a bucket of water, to carrying thousands of heavy rocks, straw bales, logs, water tanks, doors, windows, and
6
Apr 29, 20243 min read
Where do you want to live?
As we daydreamed about leaving the city and relocating to the countryside, the first question that popped into our minds was 'Where'?
46
Apr 29, 20243 min read
Living Imperfect Sustainability
No. 029 Reading Time 4 minutes We remember going to other permaculture farms and being critical that they are not "completely"...
2
Apr 29, 20244 min read
7 Life-Lessons from the Mountain Forest
Living a simple life in the countryside is a continuous journey of personal growth.
6
Mar 18, 20244 min read
Relax, You Are Exactly Where You’re Meant to Be
No. 027 Reading Time 4 minutes When someone asks for the launch date of the mud house, we reply, "End of this month." We said that in...
14
Mar 15, 20245 min read
7 things we wish we had known earlier before we built a cob house.
No. 026 Reading Time 4 minutes After attending 5 natural building workshops, online and offline. Reading 7 books on various natural...
57
Mar 6, 20243 min read
Don't be a boiling frog!
No. 025 Reading Time 4 minutes Do you ever feel so comfortable in your current situation that you don't know how to escape from it, even...
7
Mar 6, 20244 min read
What you can learn from a Mexican Fisherman
No. 024 Reading Time 4 minutes Today, we want to share a tiny story with you that we came across before we moved to the countryside. It...
6
Feb 18, 20244 min read
7 Women Revolutionizing Design & Sustainability
No. 023 Reading Time 4 minutes Today, signs of the climate crisis are hard to miss. The world will only become better if the upcoming...
18
Feb 11, 20243 min read
Life's greatest and simplest hack
It is our favorite cheat code. Our antidote to life’s challenges.
17
Feb 7, 20244 min read
7 Secrets to live beyond 100
The mountains of Sardinia, the peninsula of Nicoya, and the islands of Okinawa and Ikara have one thing in common.
They are Blue zones.
7
Jan 28, 20244 min read
Three most Important Decisions of your Life
No. 020 Reading Time 4 minutes This is the most profound advice we received from Naval Ravikant in the book Almanac of Naval Ravikant by...
27
Jan 21, 20246 min read
8 life-changing lessons from building a Mud House
No. 019 Reading Time 5 minutes We attended several online and offline workshops and read multiple books. Some introduced us to different...
38
Jan 14, 20244 min read
7 reasons to Trade City Lights for Rural Nights
No. 018 Reading Time 4 minutes Our home in Delhi is in the greener parts. It has residential parks. It even touches the boundary with one...
7
Jan 7, 20244 min read
7 Myths about Building with Cob Busted
You might be wondering if cob is so good then why haven't you heard about it so far? Also, why isn't everyone building with Cob?
13
Dec 31, 20234 min read
7 ways to gain life-skills, travel for free (in exchange for work)
No. 016 Reading Time 4 minutes In 2020, like everyone else, both our life plans went for a toss. But that period made us introspect our...
63
Dec 25, 20236 min read
7-Step Blueprint to Live Your Countryside Dream
Want to own land with friends, build a natural house, and grow your food?
Stop Dreaming, Start Living your countryside dream.
27
Dec 10, 20234 min read
Learn from animals, birds and insects
No. 013 Reading Time 4 minutes We are animals in more ways than one. Building a shelter and choosing the right materials should be our...
13
Dec 3, 20233 min read
Build your House like your Wedding Dress
It is a giant conspiracy between architects, code writers, engineers and local building officials!
28
Nov 26, 20233 min read
Cob is the ultimate Building Material!
No. 011 Reading Time 3 minutes If you are not building in flood planes, or freezing climate areas that receive no sun, we believe Cob is...
34
Nov 19, 20233 min read
Why are rats moving to the countryside?
Young creatives are stepping away from the soul-grinding rat race.
22
bottom of page