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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 Case for Catenary Roofs

Natural Building Blog Posted on May 27, 2016 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Excerpt from the “Journal of the National Institute of Building Sciences,” February 2016: “The Swiss civil engineer and contractor Heinz Isler (1926-2009) is regarded as one of the pioneers of shell structures. He gained renown for his experimental, physical methods … Continue reading →

Posted in Roofs | Tagged catenary roof, DIY, dome roof, earthquake resistant, low cost, sustainable | 8 Replies

Interview with Maggi of Chiang Dao B&B on Rice Hull Houses

Natural Building Blog Posted on October 19, 2014 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Richard, a long time reader, is really excited about building with rice hulls. He’s especially interested in using this method after learning from Maggi of Chiang Dao B&B in Thailand that rice hulls are more durable than previously thought. So, … Continue reading →

Posted in Earthbag Building | Tagged dome roof, low cost, rice hull bags, rice hull building, rice hull house, rice hull roundhouse, rice hulls, rice husk bags, rice husks, roundhouse | 5 Replies

LandTrees.net: Roof for our Cacao Dome

Natural Building Blog Posted on April 18, 2013 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“Here is a video which may be interesting for you: Namely the installation of a corrugated metal roof on one of our domes, “Cacao Dome”. This dome (not to be mistaken with the other you have documented – the EcoRancho … Continue reading →

Posted in Domes, Roofs | Tagged dome, dome roof, earth dome, eco friendly, eco resort, green building, natural building, rainy climate, roofed dome | 3 Replies

Dome Roofs

Natural Building Blog Posted on April 11, 2009 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Tim Merritt, earthbag enthusiast and reader of our blog, sent us this roof idea from GardenDome.com. Tim is considering using these domes on top of earthbag walls to create more interesting shapes and save labor on the roof. The GardenDome.com … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Ceilings, Domes, Introduction | Tagged dome, dome roof, earthbag building, earthbag dome, earthbag home, earthbag house | Leave a reply

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