Rowland and his team were given extraordinary freedom to design the home, as long as it provided a natural oasis and social gathering place for the owner. "Create a tiny jewel for me," were his instruction to the architecture firm. Photo 9 of 10 in An Earth-Friendly African Retreat That's Actually Made From Earth

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Rowland and his team were given extraordinary freedom to design the home, as long as it provided a natural oasis and social gathering place for the owner. "Create a tiny jewel for me," were his instruction to the architecture firm.