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Solid Earth Adobe Buildings

Natural Building Blog Posted on August 20, 2017 by Kelly HartAugust 20, 2017

“Verena Maeder is owner of SOLID EARTH LTD since 2002 and is an earth building artisan with 19 years experience in the construction of earth buildings in Switzerland, Germany and New Zealand. Verena has trained in Architecture and Building Biology … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged adobe bricks, adobe building, adobe construction, adobe house building, adobe new zealand, mud brick, natural building | Leave a reply

T-bricks – the easy way to make an adobe home

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 3, 2017 by Kelly HartMarch 3, 2017

“Here’s an explanation of our adobe T-brick building method. It’s simple, easy, and can be done by just about anyone: https://naturalbuildingblog.com/cast-in-situ-adobe-t-bricks

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Posted in General | Tagged adobe building, adobe construction, adobe house, casti in situ, dirt cheap, DIY, in situ, low cost, natural building, t bricks | 6 Replies

Cast In-situ Adobe Construction

Natural Building Blog Posted on July 19, 2015 by Kelly HartJuly 19, 2015

Typical adobe construction involves making adobe blocks by digging and mixing mud, filling molds with the mixture, drying the blocks in the sun, turning the blocks every so often, moving the blocks to cure under cover, and then moving them … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged adobe building, adobe construction, adobe house, cast adobe, DIY, earth building, in-situ adobe, low cost, natural building, sustainable | 31 Replies

The Small Adobe House

Natural Building Blog Posted on October 5, 2014 by Kelly HartOctober 5, 2014

“Introducing the traditional ins and outs of each architectural element—roofs and ceilings, doors, windows, floors, walls, and portals–The Small Adobe House is both an introduction to adobe structures and an idea book for people who want to remodel a classic … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged adobe building, adobe construction, adobe home, adobe house, adobe house book, low cost, natural building, small adobe house, sustainable | 2 Replies

Adobe Homes / Ramon Quintana

Natural Building Blog Posted on April 25, 2014 by Kelly HartApril 25, 2014

“Short documentary about Adobe Homes built by Ramon Quintana in Santa Isabel Mexico.”

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Posted in General | Tagged adobe building, adobe construction, adobe home, adobe house, DIY, low cost, Mexico, natural building, Ramon Quintana, sustainable | 4 Replies

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