Domes – Page 13 – Natural Building Blog

An Earthbag World at 84!

November 21, 2018 by Kelly Hart

Atulya Bingham just posted this nice article on www.motherearthnews.com : You might think building mud homes, especially earthbag houses, is age-dependent. But let me introduce you to Jehane Rucquoi, one of the most inspirational people I’ve met in the natural building world recently. Her creations will mash to a pulp any age-related limitations you harbour about … Read more

Financing Our Earthbag House

November 12, 2018 by Kelly Hart

Getting the money together to build a house can be an enormous challenge. The possibilities include saving up enough money over time, paying for it with earnings while doing the construction, or borrowing from friends, family or a bank, and then paying back the debt over time. All of these options have their pros and … Read more

How a Simple Cob Shed was Built

October 19, 2018 by Kelly Hart

Here is a description of how a small cob shed was made with all local, natural materials. The audio is compromised by wind, but you can still get a good feeling for how the structure was built. Nicely done I would say.

Woman Builds Breathtaking Earthbag Dome Home

April 24, 2018 by Kelly Hart

Bonita Domes were built in Joshua Tree, California nearly a decade ago. Based on designs by Nader Khalili, these domes were fully permitted at that time. You can find out more about how they were built at earthbagbuilding.com.

Earthbag Dome Homes – Baja, Mexico

February 12, 2018 by Kelly Hart

Dome homes by Earthbag Dome Home in Baja, Mexico

Baja BioSana is a living and learning center, a demonstration site for local and global solutions. Educational advancement occurs through immersion in a living regenerative model of the world we wish to live in. This includes a peaceful permaculture-based resort retreat, a sanctuary for residents, visitors and wildlife.

DIY Low Cost Insulated Earthbag Scoria Blocks

June 3, 2022December 23, 2017 by Owen Geiger

Large, homemade, insulating blocks can be aligned with a simple rotating arm.

I realized it would be easy to make giant earthbag scoria blocks with raschel mesh bags, scoria (lightweight lava rock) and quick setting cement mortar or glue. The basic block making process involves forming the scoria blocks in simple wooden forms and then curing in the shade. The dome is built using standard brick dome building methods that brick masons already know or knowledge can be readily found on the Internet and in books.