“Edge of Seven’s most recent project, the Basa Higher Secondary School, is complete! The school is the second earthbag project in the Solukhumbu region and was constructed in collaboration with The Small World, Edge of Seven’s in-country project partner. The two new buildings will serve students from classes 11 and 12 and enable more students (and girls in particular) in rural Nepal to achieve a higher secondary education.
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What if You Can’t Afford to Attend an Earthbag Workshop
Readers are wondering what to do if they can’t afford an earthbag workshop. Even my free workshops for NGOs require money for travel expenses. Don’t worry. We put almost everything on our websites for free. Earthbag building is very basic and user friendly. Follow the information below.
Houses in Nepal: Gone in the Twinkling of an Eye
Imagine a builder who spent their whole life building houses in their town for family, friends and other people they know.
The Owner Builder Facebook Page
How did I miss this site of one of my favorite magazines??? Maybe because I’m not a big Facebook fan? Lots of good stuff here. There’s a close-up photo of a bamboo splitter, rammed earth fireplace and lots of other interesting natural building projects. The photo above shows a good example of a lightweight building system that does not require intense physical effort.
First Steps Himalaya.org Appeal for Help in Nepal
“We have launched an urgent appeal to help provide relief for FSH supported villages in rural Nepal devastated by the April 25th earthquake. We are deeply concerned about the welfare of the children and families supported by First Steps Himalaya in our 22 project villages.
New Life Foundation Earthbag Roundhouse Completed
“It’s another proud day at the New Life Foundation in Chiang Rai, Thailand. After months of hard work, sweat and love from our residents and volunteers, we have finished building the Earthbag Roundhouse! The Roundhouse will now become a home for Adam, one of our dedicated long-term life coaches.”