For hikers on the Appalachian Trail, arriving at a shelter at the end of the day means a source of fresh water and a dry place to sleep—assuming the hut isn’t already full by the time they arrive.

Built a tiny primitive hut using 300 adobe bricks made from mud dug from the earth. The hut has a thatched roof of cattail leaves and a door made from sticks and cattail leaves. I cooked many meals ...

Using only mud, water, and natural tools, we set out to build vibrant, handcrafted huts for forest living. These structures are not just shelters - they’re expressions of creativity and tradition, ...