For many of us, earthbag building is part of a larger lifestyle that includes healthy, clean living. I believe growing your own fresh food that’s free of chemicals, GMO and unhealthy processing is everyone’s right. At first glance it may seem this subject is too far off topic for this blog. However, the recent crackdown … Read more
This blog post is a continuation of Insulated Earthbag Vaults and Insulated Earthbag Vaults for Rainy Climates. The Mindfulness Project in Thailand envisions using this design as a part of each housing cluster in their sustainable community. The vaults will likely include photovoltaics, a mechanical room for batteries and electronics, a small shop area with … Read more
I came across an incredible report from ZERI (Zero Emissions Research Initiative) who is famous for demonstrating how to turn low value wastes into profitable products without creating toxic byproducts in the process. They held a conference in Bhutan and helped identify 21 promising green technologies to vitalize the local economy. This is top notch … Read more
Description: 20′ interior diameter earthbag dome = 314 sq. ft., plus 14.5’ diameter loft = 110 sq. ft., total = 424 sq. ft. interior, Footprint: 23’ DIA plus benches/planters These domes are a larger version of my Peace Domes. The bottom half is typical earthbag construction. The top half is lightweight insulation to speed construction … Read more
Pisco Sin Fronteras has been at it again, helping people in Peru build homes with earthabgs. This time they have assisted a dirt-poor family with a bed-ridden grandmother move up in the world from living under a tarp to living in a solid earthbag home, complete with doors and windows.You can read about the details … Read more
Let’s say you have a group of friends who want to build sustainable homes near each other. Maybe you want to build an ecovillage or something similar. Communal structures with shared facilities for toilets, showers, cooking, laundry, Internet access and group meetings are a great way to cut housing costs. For example, everyone doesn’t need … Read more