Wabisabi Workshops Tentative workshop for APRIL 2012 being planned. Info below- Location: Panglao island Accommodation: Shared communal or camping included or private at your own cost. Within walking distance of site and sea. Price: under deliberation If resident of the Philippines please message us independently. Date : Sometime in April. Please tell us what is … Read more
Specifications: 314 sq. ft. interior, 181 sq. ft. interior loft, total = 495 sq. ft. interior, Footprint: 23’ diameter This blog post is a continuation of the discussion about disaster resistant domes. So far we’ve talked about Hemispheric Domes and key ideas about How to Build the Strongest Buildings That Can Last Centuries. Wiki describes … Read more
Yesterday’s post was about the earthquake resistance of earthbags. Today’s post illustrates what an earthquake resistant gravel bag foundation looks like and explains why this design is so effective. Gravel is an ideal material for this application because it’s durable, reasonably inexpensive, readily available in most areas, has high bearing strength and prevents wicking of … Read more
Sounds and Rhythms at the earthbag construction of the Green Resource Centre at Alerek in Abim district, Karamoja, Northern Uganda. This delightful musical video is the most fun I’ve had watching something on YouTube for a long time, maybe ever. It had me tapping along and wanting to get up and dance. You’ve got to … Read more
Our ever alert researcher into all things earthen, Patti Stouter, has found that testing has confirmed that earthbags can provide excellent base isolation to lessen the impact of earthquakes and severe winds on buildings. The Advanced Materials Research group has published a paper titled Cyclic Simple Shear Tests on Base Isolation Using Soilbags. “Soilbags have … Read more
Specifications: 1,127 sq. ft. interior living space, 441 sq. ft. interior greenhouse, total = 1,568 sq. ft. interior, Footprint: 36’x53’ As explained in the previous blog post, this modern solar pit house is based on the traditional pit house. The construction is much the same. Additional ‘modules’ have been added to create an elongated rectangular … Read more