The Barefoot architect
Classic book documenting mostly indigenous, low tech techniques for passive heating and cooling and much else - all climates. This is a treasure. Clear explanations and illustrations. If you buy no other book on building, get this one.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/462546.The_Barefoot_Architect
Building
Overall resource on green building
https://sp.library.miami.edu/subjects/greenbuilding#tab-0
Earth bermed housing
https://insteading.com/blog/earth-sheltered-homes/
Tiny Homes
The great thing about this movement is that so many people hve put so much energy into coming up with clever design ideas for space efficiency and simple off grid living. https://insteading.com/building/tiny-houses/
https://www.thetravel.com/20-tiny-houses-under-10000-that-show-us-why-living-off-the-grid-is-better/
$5000 tiny slam dunk, repurposed materials
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc4HkVWdpVg
Repurposed materials - many creative ideas to inspire you, but keep in mind that pre-built versions can get much more expensive than do it yourself, or hiring a builder to guide you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc4HkVWdpVg
Container homes
We love the desk into a guest bed idea. Guest bedrooms are so often underutilized space. https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/how-to/g172/shipping-container-homes-460309/
Arcology
https://www.arcosanti.org/Arcology/
Binders and plasters (natural and green building)
There are many, many ways to create plasters and binders from natural substances. This has been done for thousands of years and some structures are still standing. Clearly, we don’t need to use toxic chemicals to build with. Some natural materials used for ingredients in plasters or cement are cactus, manure, blood, milk and lime.
Lime hemp binder (one example)
https://www.limeworks.us/product/ecologic-hempcrete-binder-platinum/
Lime plaster base
https://www.limeworks.us/product/ecologic-takcoat-platinum/
Lime/clay binder created by:
https://endeavourcentre.org/
Heating and cooling
Handling heat build up in urban areas
https://www.epa.gov/heatislands/heat-island-compendium
Passive heating and cooling, natural building materials (temperate, some applications in warmer climates)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90X_698x2q4
How adobe or cob compare to concrete and brick, passive heating
https://scialert.net/fulltext/?doi=jas.2010.2211.2216
Natural building
Inspiring book about how to transition to a natural build lifestyle - Mudgirls Manifesto
https://bookshop.org/a/23263/9780865718777
Cob houses approved in International Code
https://www.quailsprings.org/cob-code-approved/
Cob Cordwood (temperate)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmYZpTB4yiA
Rammed earth
https://theconversation.com/cheap-tough-and-green-why-arent-more-buildings-made-of-rammed-earth-38040
Bamboo - Green school
https://www.ted.com/talks/john_hardy_my_green_school_dream
Curing bamboo
https://bambubatu.com/how-to-treat-bamboo-for-building/
Bamboo - skyscrapers
https://www.bdcnetwork.com/forget-wood-skyscrapers-check-out-these-stunning-bamboo-high-rise-concepts-slideshow