Domes

Architects Seek Funding for Namibia Sandbag Igloos

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“Are sandbag igloos the key to solving housing problems in dry regions? Architects Nicola Du Pisanie of Stonewood Design and Ross McDonald of Alison Brooks Architects discuss a proposed project to build sandbag, or super adobe, igloo homes in the Namibian desert during a London Festival of Architecture talk at the Building Centre in London.” … Read more

Mindfulness Project Dome: Just a Short Ways to Go

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The Mindfulness Project meditation dome (a test structure for their planned sustainable community) is nearly finished.
The Mindfulness Project meditation dome (a test structure for their planned sustainable community) is nearly finished.

We have been working hard the last days. Earthbag building is anything far from easy. But it is an incredible learning experience. Our teacher told us yesterday: “Problems make you learn! When something is easy, you just go to bed very satisfied, no problem. But when the problems occur you really need to find a solution. So you start searching, go to the internet, ask experts. After that you know a lot more, which you would not know, if the problem did not occur. Problems make you more knowledgeable.”

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Florida Dome Home Blog

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Florida earthbag dome home
Florida earthbag dome home

Mike Creedy, owner-builder of the earthbag dome home in Live Oak, Florida, has started a blog to help spread the word about natural building and to help attract volunteers. Contact Mike if you’re interested in helping out. He’s going to document the building process. The costs below show what he’s spent so far.

Costs
The property is serviced. Water well, power and septic. If you are able to, put your own septic in and all the trenching for the electric utility company if you have to use one.

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