http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfwnQwpVDlE Here’s an innovative way to cover walls. Fusion stone doesn’t require mortar. Stones are held in place with clips and screws. You can see a close-up of the stone and mounting system at about 50 seconds. It’s possible to do something similar with cast thin geopolymer stone with grooves in the edges.
Be sure to check out my article “How to Build a Survival Shelter” at Survivalist.com that just came out in issue #3. Here’s an extract from the article. When I designed this survival shelter, I had four key concepts in mind: practicality, simplicity, safety and cost. Each concept is discussed in more detail below. Practicality … Read more
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My new earthbag book is 99.99% finished. I found one more minor typo (it’s endless). I just sent the book to everyone who contributed and asked for their feedback once again. Also, I’ve decided to hire another editor to independently check every link and look for typos. As soon as they’re done, I’ll upload the … Read more
Specifications: 24′-6″ diameter with 471 sq. ft. interior, 471 sq. ft. loft, total 942 sq. ft. interior, one bedroom, one bath, Footprint: 27′-6″ x 27-6″ Description: Many people dream of a simpler life, free of the cares of this world. They want a home that is easy to build and maintain, small yet adequate in … Read more
Be sure to stay in touch with the groups who provide earthbag workshops, such as Guiding Star Creations. The poster above illustrates their recent earthbag project in Alice Springs, Australia. Check out their Workshop page for upcoming international events.