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All of us were heartbroken over the recent earthquakes in Nepal. After the initial shock at what had happened, my first thought was what can I do to help rebuild Nepal in the safest, most effective way? I believe the best solution is to train Nepali builders and other construction professionals in earthbag building techniques, and provide paying jobs through NGO partners.
From the Earthbag Build Nepal facebook page:
Friday 4th September from 10 am to 5pm
This one day special event is aimed at concerned agencies and individuals who want to find an economical, environmentally friendly building solution that protects and saves lives.
The Summit will introduce you to earthbag building, inform you of why earthbag buildings survived the massive earthquakes of April & May 2015 and how you can utilise this earthquake resilient method in the reconstruction of Nepali schools, homes and businesses.
International guest speaker / Workshops / Discussion groups
Venue: Summit Hotel, Kopundol, Lalitpur
Workshop topics include:
Benefits of earthbag building
Earthquake strengthening & design
Best practices in earthbag building
Information on earthbag building materials
Hello Earth Builders!
Circle Pines Summer Camp is seeking a dedicated work project leader for construction. The construction leader will plan, oversee, and assist teams of counselors and campers in small, sustainable building projects throughout the summer. Ideally, campers who participate in these projects will gain skills in design and tool safety while seeing a building project through from start to finish.
Free earthbag workshop in Thailand for NGOs and building professionals who are going to help rebuild Nepal. Dates for first 2 day workshop: May 23, 24, 2015 (hurry, that’s only one week from now!) Trainer contact information: Owen Geiger at naturalhouses [AT] gmail.com *Email me for workshop details. Hotel: $12/person Meals: $1-$3 Emphasis is on … Read more
Readers are wondering what to do if they can’t afford an earthbag workshop. Even my free workshops for NGOs require money for travel expenses. Don’t worry. We put almost everything on our websites for free. Earthbag building is very basic and user friendly. Follow the information below.
“Earthbag Construction is a natural building technique, by which extremely durable and strong structures are built with little cost to the planet or to the pocket book. It is a quick and easy process that makes use of local materials with minimal energy consumption, and it is suitable for use in a wide range of climates.