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Roswag Seiler and Pakistani Locals Hand-build a School from Cob, Bamboo and Mud

Natural Building Blog Posted on July 12, 2018 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

The Tipu Sultan Merkez School in Punjab, Pakistan has a new sustainable building that was designed by German architects Roswag Seiler and built by locals. Using locally sourced and low-impact materials, the shelter was fashioned from cob, bamboo and mud. … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged affordable bamboo school, Bamboo and Mud school, bamboo school, bamboo school pakistan, cob, Cob Bamboo school, Cob school, natural building pakistan, natural building school | Leave a reply

Amazing Bamboo and Cob Home Construction Costa Rica

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 12, 2017 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

A tour of a bamboo and cob home. House is completely framed with Guadua bamboo and all the interior and exterior walls are cobbed. All the colors are ocher pigments mixed into the final cob layer.

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Posted in General | Tagged affordable housing, bamboo building, cob, Costa Rica, DIY, ecofriendly, low cost, natural building, sustainable building | 5 Replies

Natural Building Workshops at Quail Springs Permaculture

Natural Building Blog Posted on February 13, 2017 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“When I started this building my intention was to make the building process fun. I invited 5 friends to come work with me for a month, and we got the basic framework up, and we did indeed have a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in Workshops | Tagged cob, DIY, dome roof, earthbag, earthbag roundhouse, natural building, natural building workshops, natural materials, permaculture, straw clay, sustainable | 1 Reply

The Honey House; Step by Step (2016)

Natural Building Blog Posted on October 28, 2016 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“A ‘how to’ movie showing how we designed and built a complete cob house in Southern California. With 3 girls, plenty of helpers, only $1500 and a whole lot of mud love!

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Posted in General | Tagged affordable housing, cob, DIY, Honey House, low cost housing, mudlove, natural building, natural materials, Spirit Pine Sanctuary, sustainable housing | Leave a reply

Zero Cost, Sustainable Earthen Home Hybrid Built in One Week

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 22, 2016 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“Earthen Building, Sustainable Home Hybrid: In this video, Quinn Eaker, Founder and Director of the most sustainable Community in the State www.intotheGardenofEden.com discusses the importance of true sustainability consciousness and how that may apply to building homes.

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Posted in General | Tagged affordable, cob, DIY, free housing, low cost, natural building, no cost house, pallets, sustainable, zero cost | 1 Reply

How to Build a Mud House to Last up to 10,000 Yrs England

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 12, 2016 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

The building industry doesn’t want people to know about this! Modern building materials are expensive, often require special tools and expertise, rot or burn after a few decades, and many times offgas toxic fumes. Fortunately, word is spreading about natural … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged cob, cob house, durable, earth building, earth construction, earth house, long lasting, low cost, natural building, sustainable | 2 Replies

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