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Tag Archives: code

Light Straw-Clay Construction Now Code Approved

Natural Building Blog Posted on May 23, 2016 by Kelly HartMay 23, 2016

“An appendix on Light Straw-Clay Construction was also approved for inclusion in the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC). To date only the states of New Mexico and Oregon have a section on Light Straw-Clay Construction in their building code. The … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged code, code approved, light straw clay, natural building, straw clay, straw/clay construction, sustainable, sustainable building | 6 Replies

Natural Building Blog 8th Year Anniversary

Natural Building Blog Posted on November 28, 2015 by Kelly HartNovember 28, 2015

It’s that time of year again. We happy to announced our 8th year anniversary and now ranked #2 on Google. (Wiki is number one, ha ha.) We missed our anniversary last year, probably because I was traveling.

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Posted in General | Tagged code, disaster resistant, DIY, earth sheltered homes, earthquake resistant, grain bin homes, house plans, natural building, natural building blog, underground homes | 4 Replies

Building Codes are a Slippery Slope

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 10, 2012 by Kelly HartMarch 10, 2012

I would argue that current building codes make it nearly impossible to build affordable housing. All the restrictions on room sizes, allowable materials, and cost of permits and inspections put housing out of reach for a large segment of society. … Continue reading →

Posted in Codes, Introduction | Tagged building codes, code, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag home, earthbag house, no building codes | 4 Replies

10 Reasons Why People Don’t Build With Natural Materials

Natural Building Blog Posted on August 28, 2011 by Kelly HartAugust 28, 2011

Have you ever puzzled over why so many people choose to buy homes at outrageous prices that require 20-30 year mortgages even though they are often poorly built, made with materials that offgas hazardous substances and readily burn in house … Continue reading →

Posted in Codes, Design, Economics, Education, Introduction, Structural aspects | Tagged building code, code, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag home, earthbag house, no building code, sand bag | 18 Replies

Natural Homes Maps

Natural Building Blog Posted on July 20, 2011 by Kelly HartJuly 20, 2011

Here are two useful maps for natural builders. The map from Natural Homes.org shows locations of natural homes. Actually there are thousands of homes not shown. As a rough guess I’d say for every house shown, there’s probably another 100 … Continue reading →

Posted in Codes, Education, Introduction | Tagged building code, code, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag home, earthbag house, house map, sand bag | 4 Replies

Comments from a Building Inspector and Engineer

Natural Building Blog Posted on May 11, 2011 by Kelly HartMay 11, 2011

Question to Building Inspector: We are looking at moving to rural Livingston Parish, Lousiana and planning on building our own earthbag home within the next year… Any help in this regard would be greatly appreciated. Building Inspector: I have viewed … Continue reading →

Posted in Codes, Design, Introduction, Structural aspects | Tagged building code, building permit, code, code approved, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag home, earthbag house, engineer, engineering, permit | 17 Replies

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