Chris’s Scoria Dome in Crestone

Chris’s reciprocally framed scoria bag dome in Crestone
Chris’s reciprocally framed scoria bag dome in Crestone

“This is Chris who’s building the 24′ reciprocally framed scoria bag dome in Crestone. It has a 12′ gothic arch out the front southside; a vaulted airlock entrance; a 100 square foot cool pantry; and loft. I have a few months into this, 90% solo.

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Egypt Independent Earthbag Building Article

Earthbag building in Egypt
Earthbag building in Egypt

“Fagnoon Art School hosted a workshop for teaching the latest methods of earthbag building, an inexpensive construction method, hoping to bring the innovative technique to their farms and villages.

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Eternally Solar Earthbag Projects

Kommetjie Residence – ground floor only in earthbags.
Kommetjie Residence – ground floor only in earthbags.

It’s been a while since we’ve profiled Eternally Solar’s projects from Earthbag Build.com. These are from their gallery page. Eternally Solar has perfected bags that are ideal for sand. No stabilizers needed. Note: slightly higher cost bags are offset by no stabilizers and no labor for mixing.

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Earthbag EcoRancho Update

“Our EcoRanchos are well under way to be finished on the exterior and interior (Lime based Plaster). Missing are the stairs (access to the Lofts) and some other details before we proceed with inner finishings and decor. Towards the end of the Video we show also our other two (2) earlier structures (Adobe Staff House and our Majestic Dome). Our Majestic Dome will be completed after the EcoRanchos. A 4th Dome structure and many other Videos can be seen our website.”

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STOP’s Permaculture Project in Cambuquira, Brazil


“STOP the Destruction of the World organization’s Permaculture location as well as of a brick-making project they have in town, and a home that one of their scientists and his wife are building that includes some of the bricks they made. The video ends in the water park next to the hotel.”

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