Earthbag Dome Building Information Seminar

Sun, April 9, 2017, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM PDT “A one day information seminar and networking platform for interested owner-builders, builders and Cal Earth alumni, contractors, designers, project leaders and architects. Meet those of us who have experience and expertise for building Earth Domes as a viable residence. This is also a platform to … Read more

Natural Building Workshops in Argentina

Cob oven and bench by Living Earth Structures.com
Cob oven and bench by Living Earth Structures.com

“After spending over ten years of natural building in countries ranging from Argentina, Guatemala, Africa, Thailand and around the US, Miguel Elliott aka “Sir Cobalot” has brought his skills to his hometown of Petaluma, California, a town with a rich history of natural adobe building. Inspired and fascinated at an early age by the earthen ovens at General Vallejo’s old adobe home in Petaluma, Miguel now finds himself specializing in creating various living earth structures such as cob benches, cob ovens, adobe dome saunas and small huts.”

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Small, Simple, Slow and Steady

Blowdowns can be turned into beautiful furniture
Blowdowns can be turned into beautiful furniture

Many people are seeking a quick fix, ‘silver bullet’ solution to their housing situation and life in general. Just look at all the people who buy lottery tickets or go on crash diets for instance. In my experience things in the real world are not quick and easy. Everything of value comes at a cost of time and effort – building a home, homestead, good education, good relationships.

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Brick Domes for Mexico

Steve’s dome home has many design ideas that could be used in a home built with more sustainable materials such as low fired brick.
Steve’s dome home has many design ideas that could be used in a home built with more sustainable materials such as low fired brick.

Email: Mr Geiger, I very much want to build a dome home similar to Steve Areen’s dome. I live in San Miguel de Allende Mexico. I would like to accomplish a nice dome home. I am 61 years of age. I will have at least 3 workers with me. Can you make a recommendation? Thank you, Cathy

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Building Off the Grid TV Show is Looking for Projects

“Hello, I’m a casting director with Warm Springs Productions and the DIY network. The first season of the DIY’s show “Building Off the Grid” was such a huge success that we’re now casting a second season! We’re looking all across the country for folks who will soon be building an off grid dwelling (i.e. starting within in the next few months).

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