by russs.net | Sep 17, 2013 | - Bottle Building
I just returned from Besao with some new photos of our first attempt remodeling a humble home in the village of Besao Philippines. The front and back walls are redone with Ecobricks, Hospital Foundation bricks, gin bottles and colored water! The mortar is our...
by russs.net | Sep 6, 2013 | - Bottle Building
Last week, we collaboratively crafted an experimental clay mural. The clay that we used had an unusual source– a local small scale goldmine that, like many others, has no use for the mud that results from its process. The experiment was both in using this...
by russs.net | Sep 3, 2013 | - Bottle Building
Last week, we got down and dirty with some local clay and 20 students from MPSPC college. I have been doing extensive experiments with clay over the last year to perfect our mix ratios with sand, clay, straw and occasionally a little cement powder. The goal has...
by russs.net | Jun 12, 2013 | - Bottle Building, - Milstein Modules
It glows! The other day I checked in on our bottle build in Besao. It’s looking good and getting higher! The wall is built with clear wine bottles and in the center, three rows of water/food color filled gin bottles for a little artistic touch. Next, a good...
by russs.net | Jan 27, 2013 | - Bottle Building, - Milstein Modules
I am excited! Our technique for building with trash bottle bricks has taken a giant serendipituous leap forward. This past weekend I met Zelli and his wife Joany who are seasoned cob builders living in the Philippines. Against the odds, they have been pioneering...
Russell is a regenerative artist, inventor and philosopher based in Bali, Indonesia. He is one of the principals of global the Ecobrick. His regenerative theories are inspired by his time amongst the Igorot people, his journey with plastic and his work mandalas. Russell is currently working on a new theory of Earthen Ethics and Plastic Sequestration. You can follow him on Facebook