- On Day 3 of "Bio-Veda 2D > 3D BioTecture Draft and Build Class," Alosha Lynov presented a vision for sustainable and decentralized communities.
- He highlighted the failure of traditional eco-villages and advocated for "fractal," hexagonally-structured communities designed with biogeometry to optimize energy and social cohesion.
- During a natural building class, Lynov taught students to design the "Wautillarium," an earth-integrated home that combines geodesic domes and vaulted arches to avoid mortgages and live harmoniously.
- He emphasized using proven, pre-approved designs from pioneers like Nader Khalili to navigate building codes and save time, advising students, "You don’t have to reinvent the wheel every time."
- The course covered practical challenges, from unit conversion in blueprints to finding lenient building zones and using technologies like drones for land surveying.
On Day 3 of "Bio-Veda 2D > 3D BioTecture Draft and Build Class," aired on Nov. 24, natural building expert Alosha walked the students through the intricate process of designing the "Wautillarium," a sustainable, earth-integrated home that combines geodesic domes, vaulted arches and greenhouse elements. The course, which bridges hand-drawn blueprints and digital modeling in Rhino, has become a hub for aspiring eco-builders seeking to create mortgage-free, harmonious living spaces.
"The beauty about the natural building method is that you don't have to chop down trees," Alosha explained, emphasizing how designs like the Wautillarium can adapt to existing landscapes. During one session, he addressed student challenges, such as converting imperial measurements to metrics for precision. "Scale doesn't matter as long as you're consistent on your page," he reassured, demonstrating how to maintain proportionality regardless of units.
The course delved into advanced architectural concepts, drawing inspiration from pioneers like Nader Khalili of CalEarth and Mike Reynolds of Earthship Biotecture. Alosha showcased Khalili's meticulously engineered "Moon Cocoon" blueprints, noting, "When you walk into a county with this set of blueprints, the chance of them allowing it is very high because it's professional."
These documents, which he acquired for $1,500 in 2011, include detailed structural analyses and compliance with stringent California codes, offering students a template for navigating regulatory hurdles.
A key theme emerged: the tension between innovative design and bureaucratic constraints. Student Drew voiced a common concern, asking, "If I'm just living in, my home, myself, can they make you homeless?" Alosha and others highlighted "pockets of freedom" like Crestone, Colorado, where building codes are more lenient. Harry, a participant from Colorado, shared how drone technology helped him survey properties efficiently, stating, "I droned 12 properties before I bought mine, it's a massive help."
The sessions also explored practical considerations, such as water management and insulation. Alosha advocated for creative solutions like ferro-cement tanks and rainwater harvesting, urging students to "save as much time as possible by borrowing from proven designs."
As explained by BrightU.AI's Enoch, ferro-cement tanks are sturdy, wire-reinforced concrete tanks that are often built above ground and are valued for their solid, durable structure and performance during earthquakes." Scott, an experienced architect, added that leveraging pre-approved plans can streamline the approval process: "You don't have to reinvent the wheel every time."
As the course progresses, students will transition from paper sketches to 3D modeling in Rhino, refining elements like arched vaults and polycarbonate greenhouses. Alosha concluded with a powerful reminder: "Theory is theory, but practice is important. Why we’re doing this is to not climb into a debt hole for the next 25 years." The lessons offer a roadmap to blending sustainability with personal vision. The Wautillarium represents more than a structure, it’s a step toward reconnecting with the earth and building a resilient future.
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If you want to learn at your own pace and start building your self-heating home on your own schedule, you can access the full course by owning your copy of the Bio-Veda 2D > 3D BioTecture Draft and Build Class Package.
Upon purchase, you will get the Bio-Veda 2D > 3D BioTecture Draft and Build Class full course along with three additional free courses, including Life-supporting Off-The-Water-Grid, Hobbit Bunker Vault Course and Air-Crete and Super-Adobe Dome Home.
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