Hermits clamped their dwellings on to Meteora boulders in Greece. Meteora has been considered a holy place since the Paleolithic, several millennia before Christians were attracted by the area’s majestic boulders. Later, monasticism flourished since Byzantine times, during which at … Continue reading →
Zach of All Trades shows how he is building his 300sq.ft. vaulted boat shed. It’s 15’ wide by 20’ long x 13’ high. The shed is primarily for storing his boat and truck but he plans to add some living … Continue reading →
“The main advantages of using bamboo for roof constructions are: • It is a traditional technology, which is well understood by local artisans. No special tools are required.
Continue reading →Here’s a very low cost vault roof that’s suitable for sheds and developing countries. The cardboard prevents the cement from falling through.
Continue reading →“Very useful video to learn vault building… useful even if you dont speak Spanish.”
Continue reading →“I would like to announce the United Earth Builders 10 day intensive workshop beginning in April! Located in Joshua Tree we will be teaching attendees how to build a standard 8′ earthbag dome and a retaining wall. Participants in this … Continue reading →