GeckoStone Architectural & Related Design The Kula Lodge Garden Terrace, located on Maui in Hawaii, was designed and built by John August from 1989-1992. For text describing this project, click here. Architectural Resources Available: Craftsman & Art Nouveau Renditions Commercial & Resid...

GeckoStone Environmentally Secure Concrete Houses Also in this section: Addressing the Need for Permanent Shelter in Hawaii Evaluating Wood, Steel, Concrete, and Lightweight Composite Comparing LWC & Wood Structures Examining the resistance to change Architectural Design 1992 John August. All Ri...

GECKO STONE Environmentally Secure Concrete Houses Addressing the Need for Permanent Shelter in Hawaii Examining the Resistance to Change 1993 John August Now you might ask, if Lightweight Composite concrete is this good, why aren't we using it now? Let's examine some of the reasons why: 1. The arc...

GECKO STONE Architectural & Related Design This kitchen fireplace was designed and built by John August in 1981 for the Robinson residence in Santa Barbara. Robinson Kitchen Remodel A Charlatan Under Every Rock 1997 John August John August was approached by the contractor who arranged a meeting...

GECKO STONE Environmentally Secure Concrete Houses Addressing the Need for Permanent Shelter in Hawaii Options For Residential Construction in Hawaii 1993 John August Thatched palm and bamboo structures have been in use in the Pacific region and elsewhere for thousands of years. As a renewable reso...