Beautiful Burdeis: The Possible Future of Green Housing in the Pacific Northwest?
What exactly is a burdei, you might ask. At first glance, it reminds one of a magical hideaway built into green hills like something straight out of The Hobbit. But upon closer inspection, one can see a stovepipe protruding out the top; on even closer inspection of the interior, one sees a bed, cookstove (used for heating and cooking), dining tables and chairs, shelves on the walls displaying books/photos/knicknacks and a general feel of warmth and coziness.
As we transition into a time where the preservation of Mother Earth is becoming more and more necessary (and where traditional housing is cost-prohibitive), we need to look at alternative ideas for building that are more in line with the earth, yet sustainable and work with the environment in which we live. Enter burdeis.
A burdei is a partial dugout/pit house composed primarily of sod and clay/mud (scavenged wood can also be used). These kind of dwellings originated in climates similar to those in the Pacific Northwest with cool temperatures and wet skies.
If you or someone you know is interested in this fascinating way of building with materials found in nature to preserve our Earth (and that is very cost-effective!), please visit the following links:
https://earthhomesnow.com/burdeis.htm
https://naturalbuildingblog.com/burdei-homes/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burdei
-- Donnelle Clark
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