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.
Earthbag construction is an inexpensive method to create structures which are both strong and can be quickly built. The technique requires very basic construction materials and it is relatively inexpensive. It is also virtually hurricane proof due to its dome shape, cool in the hot summer months, warm in the cooler winter months.
Owner/natural builder Rysheak Lightwon emailed me a summary of their building method: “We overhang [cantilever] each bag 10 cm using a system we invented, called bamboo hangers. Each bag uses one hangar. No other supports are necessary with the types of bags we use. They have fantastic structural integrity. No cement or steel is used in the construction. I will be making a short video soon.”
Hola Owen how do I get my pumicecrete home in
Baja posted on your site??? Please email me @ pescaderoray@gmail .com thanks Ray
My email is at the top of every page of this blog. Send a summary to me.
This is a new earthbag building method that we don’t know much about. We don’t know the limits. For instance, we don’t know the durability in a rainier climate. It’s working in the desert but of course this method will be vulnerable in higher rainfall areas. All we’re saying is be careful.
Hi there,
My name is Cynthia and I live in Mexico. Wondering if you have a website, and contact email, as I am interested in investing in a dome home (s) here in Mexico. Muchas Gracias
Owen died not long after this post, but I am his colleague and we do have a website devoted to earthbag technology: http://www.earthbagbuilding.com
There are some example projects completed in Mexico shown there. Also, if you do a search on this blog for posts about Mexico you will find quite a few. I used to live near Guadalajara and have worked with earthbags in that region. You can contact me through the contact form or email address provided.