United Earth Builders

We are currently looking for earthbag projects in the Portland area. United Earth Builders has done many earthbag projects ranging from planters and retaining walls, to large scale commercial earthbag buildings. Check our portfolio at United Earth Builders. We are mainly looking to improve communities in all aspects and LOVE earthbag projects in all aspects. … Read more

Community One Earthbag Pods

“Pod one is designed to consist of thirty-two 200 square foot semi-subterranean “dry pod” earthbag hotel room styled cabanas placed in a circle with thirty-two separate 200 square foot “wet pod” bathrooms forming a second inner-circle. Like a hotel, the dry pods will consist of a bed, a closet, and a small sitting area and … Read more

Off-Grid Earthbag Home in Turkey

Kerry Bingham’s off-grid earth bag home in Turkey only cost $3,761 to build. Using dirt from her own 6,500 square foot plot of land, the artist and writer filled dozens of polypropylene sacks that were then stacked to create a striking circular structure overlooking Turkey’s magical Olympos Valley. “My goal,” she says, “is to change my … Read more

16-year-old Builds Tiny Home to Guarantee Mortgage-free Future

This is how to make a banker cry. It’s their worst nightmare. It’s also how to change the world, one step at a time. Read my comments below after this brief intro. “Austin Hay is still in high school, but he’s building his own house. It’s only 130 square feet, but it makes him a … Read more

Earthbag Builders

A big thanks to Luke for tipping me off on the Earthbag Builders group at Facebook. The focus of the group is primarily on earthbag, but there’s also related content such as this excellent video on converting shipping containers into low cost housing. I could watch videos like this all day long.

Social Networking for DIY Homebuilders

Developing a network of friends can be a big help for achieving your dream of home ownership. A quick search on Meetup.com for ‘earthbag’, just one of numerous social networking sites, turned up the following groups that may prove helpful. Texas Natural Builders “This group is for anyone interested in Natural Building. We explore and … Read more