A ministry in Northern Uganda has been making earthbag “huts” as homes for employees and their families, fellow laborers, as well as a home for their family and a potential discipleship training school. These vertical walled roundhouses have a distinctive African flavor that is very appealing, and I’m sure quite functional. You can find out more about these at this project page.
This group in Uganda who built the earthbag hut just finished an interesting earthbag chicken/goat house. I like the soft, filtered light that comes through the bamboo slats. Good job again. Check it out: http://fromglory2glory.blogspot.com/
Owen,
This is not the finished product. “Stronger” thatch was added later. I will try to send a photo.
Thanks,
Summer
Ahh, thanks for the info. And to repeat so I don’t sound critical “I like this a lot!” Great job guys. It’s a big help when we can point people to finished examples of low cost, well built earthbag structures.
Also note the wide roof overhangs that enable them to utilize earthen plaster on exterior walls. That’s another good move.
I would love to hear more about the acceptance of this method by the workers and families. Will they build more because they like this type of building and because it’s practical for their needs?
I see the thatch runs horizontally. It seems like this would invite roof leaks. Does anyone know if this is standard practice in Uganda?
I like this a lot! It goes to show how simple earthbag houses can be.