The reason why many people choose to build their own house is that it is the cheapest way of doing it.
The choice of building materials usually depends on where you live.
Local materials are generally cheaper and natural building is about using materials that are available wherever you build.
So let’s look back through history at these techniques of ancient home building for ideas that can inspire you to build your dream one cheaply.
The Rondavel
The first ancient house we will look at originated in Africa, where natural resources provided humanity with grass in large grassland areas called savannahs. Rondavels were constructed by nomadic people, using available grass, wood, and mud.
